Origin
Canton, MA
Late night in Canton on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canton, 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
50m
Distance
31 mi
50 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canton, MA
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Lynn, MA
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Trip Overview
Embark on a short 31-mile journey from Canton, MA to Lynn, MA, which should take approximately 50 minutes to complete. This drive is best suited as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll navigate primarily local roads, including Washington Street and Broadway, with a portion on the Yankee Division Highway. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, this trip is quite budget-friendly. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive through the Northeast region of Massachusetts.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 13.7 mi | 18m |
| Washington Street | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| 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 |
| South Common Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 13.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on this road
50 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
84 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right
176 ft
·
15 sec
4
Turn right onto Washington Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto Washington Street
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto MA 138
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Braintree, Boston
8
Merge onto I 93; US 1
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
Take the exit
275 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Fourth Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Fourth Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fourth Street
13
Continue on Fourth Street
104 ft
·
5 sec
·
Fourth Street
14
Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Hawthorn Street
15
Continue on Broadway
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway
16
Continue on MA 107
158 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broadway
17
Merge onto MA 60; MA 107
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Albert J Brown Circle
18
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107
237 ft
·
7 sec
·
Albert J Brown Circle
19
Turn slight right onto MA 107
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
20
Continue on MA 107
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Salem Turnpike
21
Continue on MA 107
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Avenue
Use the straight lane.
22
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
Market Square
23
Continue on Market Square
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Market Square
24
Continue on South Common Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Common Street
25
Continue on City Hall Square
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
City Hall Square
26
Continue on Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Central Avenue
27
Turn left onto Liberty Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Liberty Street
28
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Essex Street
29
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
30
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.5 miles from Canton, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Washington Street
Turn right onto Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
2.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MA 138 / Washington Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 138 / Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
9
20.7 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
23.3 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
$4.96 one way
$9.92 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
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
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Lynn, MA
Late night in Lynn on Sunday
Local time
3:42 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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only 24% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.7 miles along the Yankee Division Highway. As you transition from highway to local streets, be prepared for frequent turns and changes in speed. This dynamic suggests a drive that keeps you engaged with the road, rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 early in the drive.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 31 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (MA 138 / Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Canton, MA and Lynn, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Revere.
Boston
3.5 mi in
|
~9m
Revere
20.7 mi in
|
~33m
|
via US 1
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 31 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.7 miles on Yankee Division 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (MA 138 / Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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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