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Trip from Berkley, MA to Lynn, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 11m

Distance

52.4 mi

84 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 6m ★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 8m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Berkley, MA, MA

Berkley, MA

Italo Melo

city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Lynn, MA

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Trip Overview

This 52.4-mile drive from Berkley, MA to Lynn, MA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 11 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via Amvets Highway and I-93, with a portion on Broadway. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, this route offers a straightforward journey within the Northeast region. The mixed driving profile suggests you'll experience a variety of road conditions, making it a practical option for a quick excursion or commute. Given the short duration and manageable distance, no overnight stops are necessary.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Amvets Highway 25.1 mi 29m
I 93 11.5 mi 15m
Broadway 3.2 mi 5m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway 3.2 mi 5m
US 1 2.6 mi 3m
Salem Turnpike 1.7 mi 2m
Western Avenue 1 mi 2m
Padelford Street 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Amvets Highway — 25.1 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berkley, MA and Lynn, MA.

1

Start on this road

90 ft · 12 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn left onto North Main Street

428 ft · 9 sec · North Main Street
3

Turn right onto Locust Street

160 ft · 3 sec · Locust Street
4

Continue on Locust Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Locust Street
5

Turn slight left onto Porter Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Porter Street
6

Continue on Padelford Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Padelford Street
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward MA 24 North: Boston
8

Merge onto MA 24

25 mi · 29 min · Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 41A Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 93; US 1

12 mi · 15 min · I 93; US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

2.6 mi · 3 min · US 1
Exit 19 Toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere Use the slight left / straight lanes.
13

Take the exit

275 ft · 8 sec
Toward Fourth Street Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn right onto Fourth Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Fourth Street
15

Continue on Fourth Street

104 ft · 5 sec · Fourth Street
16

Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Hawthorn Street
17

Continue on Broadway

2.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway
18

Continue on MA 107

158 ft · 5 sec · Broadway
19

Merge onto MA 60; MA 107

52 ft · 1 sec · Albert J Brown Circle
20

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107

237 ft · 7 sec · Albert J Brown Circle
21

Turn slight right onto MA 107

0.7 mi · 1 min · Broadway
22

Continue on MA 107

1.7 mi · 2 min · Salem Turnpike
23

Continue on MA 107

1.0 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
Use the straight lane.
24

Enter roundabout onto Market Square

110 ft · 2 sec · Market Square
25

Continue on Market Square

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Market Square
26

Continue on South Common Street

0.5 mi · 49 sec · South Common Street
27

Continue on City Hall Square

0.1 mi · 11 sec · City Hall Square
28

Continue on Central Avenue

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Central Avenue
29

Turn left onto Liberty Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Liberty Street
30

Turn left onto Essex Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Essex Street
31

Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

66 ft · 2 sec · Rogers Avenue
32

Arrive at destination

Rogers Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Quincy, MA

26 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Raynham, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Canton, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Berkley, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 44.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto North Main Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

5
1.9 mi into trip | ~3m in | MA 24 / Amvets Highway

Merge onto MA 24 / Amvets Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
27 mi into trip | ~32m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 41A Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
9
42.2 mi into trip | ~54m in | US 1

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 19 Toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
6
44.8 mi into trip | ~58m in

Take the exit toward Fourth Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward Fourth Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.39 one way

$16.77 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $9.15 $18.29
premium $4.82 $9.95 $19.90
diesel $5.61 $11.57 $23.14

Estimated Tolls: $0.12

Salem Turnpike (1.7 mi) $0.12

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Tolls

$0

Total

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.7 0 $5.50 $2.52
Efficient EV 13.1 0 $4.59 $2.10
EV Truck/SUV 21 0 $7.34 $3.35

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Berkley, MA

Late night in Berkley on Sunday

Local time

12:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lynn, MA

Late night in Lynn on Sunday

Local time

12:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

3 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 11m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

The character of this drive is a mixed bag, with 36% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a 25.1-mile stretch on Amvets Highway, which likely offers a more consistent pace before transitioning to other road types. The overall profile suggests a blend of faster-paced highway driving interspersed with segments on local roads. Expect the road to evolve as you progress, moving from potentially more open highway conditions to areas that might be more built-up or have more frequent intersections as you approach your destination. This variety keeps the drive from becoming monotonous.

36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.1 mi on Amvets Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Main Street.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.4 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.9 miles (MA 24 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Berkley, MA to Lynn, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Revere along the way.

Revere

42.2 mi in | ~54m | via US 1

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 52.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 25.1 miles on Amvets Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.12 in tolls one way, starting with Salem Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lynn, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.9 miles (MA 24 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Salem Maritime National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lynn, MA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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