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
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
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.
City of Somerville, MA
Phil Evenden
Lynn, MA
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Somerville, MA to Lynn, MA is 11.9 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Lynn Street, Lincoln Avenue, and Broadway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a quick, local drive entirely within the Northeast region of Massachusetts. Expect a turn-heavy experience with a high percentage of local roads. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for a short excursion or as part of a larger exploration of the area. You won't need overnight accommodations for this journey.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lynn Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Western Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Fellsway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Salem Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Revere Beach Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Ballard Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between City of Somerville, MA and Lynn, MA.
Start on Pembroke Street
Turn left onto Tennyson Street
Turn right onto Medford Street
Turn slight left onto Pearl Street
Turn left onto MA 28
Continue on MA 28
Turn right onto MA 16
Enter roundabout onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
Continue on Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
Enter roundabout onto MA 99
Continue on MA 99
Turn slight right onto Lynn Street
Continue on Salem Street
Continue on Lincoln Avenue
Continue on Lincoln Avenue
Turn slight right
Turn right onto Ballard Street
Turn left onto 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 11.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Medford Street
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway toward MA 99: Everett, Boston
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout onto Lincoln Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto Essex Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.90 one way
$3.81 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 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 | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
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
Morning in City of Somerville on Sunday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Areas Of Fog then Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Lynn on Sunday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Areas Of Fog
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 a 7% highway share. You'll navigate through familiar city streets for most of the journey. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 1.6 miles on Lynn Street. Be prepared for frequent turns and traffic lights, typical of urban and suburban driving. The character remains consistent, offering a direct, albeit busy, path between the two Massachusetts cities.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Medford Street.
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 11.9 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 0.1 miles (Medford Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles (Lincoln Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from City of Somerville, MA to Lynn, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 11.9 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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