Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cambridge, MA
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Lynn, MA
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Cambridge, MA to Lynn, MA is 12.3 miles and takes about 23m via Broadway and US 1, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, local drive entirely within the Northeast region of Massachusetts. Expect a turn-heavy experience as you navigate city streets and surface roads. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger exploration of the area, easily completed in a single day.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Salem Turnpike | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Cambridge Street | 1.6 mi | 5m |
| Western Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Common Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Charlestown Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge, MA and Lynn, MA.
Start on Leonard Avenue
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
Continue on Cambridge Street
Merge onto MA 28
Turn left onto Charlestown Avenue
Continue on Austin Street
Turn right
Turn right onto New Rutherford Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 1
Take the exit
Turn right onto Fourth Street
Continue on Fourth Street
Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street
Continue on Broadway
Continue on MA 107
Merge onto MA 60; MA 107
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107
Turn slight right onto MA 107
Continue on MA 107
Continue on MA 107
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
Continue on Market Square
Continue on South Common Street
Continue on City Hall Square
Continue on Central Avenue
Turn left onto Liberty Street
Turn left onto Essex Street
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 12.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto US 1
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Fourth Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107 / Albert J Brown Circle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto Essex Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.97 one way
$3.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.15 | $4.29 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.34 | $4.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Cambridge on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Areas Of Fog
Destination
Late night in Lynn on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with only 29% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on surface streets like Broadway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch at 3.2 miles. Expect to make frequent turns as you transition between local roads and main arteries like US 1 and Salem Turnpike. This isn't a high-speed cruise; it's more of an in-town navigation experience.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Cambridge Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 12.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cambridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (US 1): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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