Origin
Chelsea, MA
Late night in Chelsea on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chelsea, MA to Lynn, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7.5 mi
12 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chelsea, MA
Italo Melo
Lynn, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Chelsea and Lynn, Massachusetts, this 7.5-mile trip is an incredibly efficient option. You can expect to spend about 13 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a fuel budget of just $1, it is a highly economical way to navigate this corner of the Northeast. Since the entire journey is well under an hour, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. The route is straightforward and practical, serving as a reliable link between these two local hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Salem Turnpike | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Western Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Common Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Essex Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Market Square | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| City Hall Square | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Broadway
— 3.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chelsea, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on Shawmut Street
212 ft
·
13 sec
·
Shawmut Street
2
Turn right onto Chester Avenue
526 ft
·
25 sec
·
Chester Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto Hawthorn Street
403 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hawthorn Street
4
Continue on Broadway
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway
5
Continue on MA 107
158 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broadway
6
Merge onto MA 60; MA 107
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Albert J Brown Circle
7
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107
237 ft
·
7 sec
·
Albert J Brown Circle
8
Turn slight right onto MA 107
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
9
Continue on MA 107
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Salem Turnpike
10
Continue on MA 107
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
Market Square
12
Continue on Market Square
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Market Square
13
Continue on South Common Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Common Street
14
Continue on City Hall Square
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
City Hall Square
15
Continue on Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Central Avenue
16
Turn left onto Liberty Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Liberty Street
17
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Essex Street
18
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.5 — 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
|
Chester Avenue
Turn right onto Chester Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hawthorn Street
At end of road, turn right onto Hawthorn Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
MA 107 / Albert J Brown Circle
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107 / Albert J Brown Circle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Essex Street
Turn left onto Essex Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Rogers Avenue
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.20 one way
$2.40 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.31 | $2.62 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.42 | $2.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
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
$1
Tolls
$0
Total
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Lynn, MA
Late night in Lynn on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
1 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
13m 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 that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous highway cruise. You will primarily navigate via Broadway, the Salem Turnpike, and Western Avenue, with only 22% of your journey spent on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 3.2-mile segment on Broadway. Because this is a short, urban-style transit, the road feels more like a series of technical local connections than an open-road experience. Be prepared for frequent turns as you transition between these main arteries.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on Broadway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Chester Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 (Chester Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Hawthorn Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.7 miles (MA 107 / Albert J Brown Circle): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting in Chelsea, MA
Full guide →Everett is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 49,000 (2020). Chelsea is a city with a population of 41,000 (2020).
Arriving in Lynn, MA
Full guide →Lynn is a city in Massachusetts north of Boston with a population of about 101,000 in 2020.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on Broadway. 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.
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 (Chester Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Hawthorn Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.7 miles (MA 107 / Albert J Brown Circle): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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