Origin
Danvers Center, MA
Late night in Danvers Center on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danvers Center, 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
20m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danvers Center, MA
Phil Evenden
Lynn, MA
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Trip Overview
This 10.7-mile drive from Danvers Center, MA to Lynn, MA is a quick local excursion, easily completed in about 20 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, with no need for an overnight stay. Expect a fuel cost of around $2 for this short hop within the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Lynnfield Street and Newbury Street, with a small portion on I-95, making it a turn-heavy local drive. This journey is best suited for those looking for a straightforward, uncomplicated trip between two Massachusetts communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lynnfield Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Newbury Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| I 95 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Chestnut Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Essex Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Salem Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Centre Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lynnfield Street
— 2.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danvers Center, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on Forest Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Forest Street
2
Turn right onto Prince Place
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Prince Place
3
At end of road, turn right onto Centre Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Centre Street
4
Take the ramp
306 ft
·
7 sec
Toward US 1 North: Waltham, Topsfield
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 95 South: Waltham, Boston
6
Merge onto I 95
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 66
Toward US 1 South: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto US 1
195 ft
·
3 sec
·
Newburyport Turnpike
9
Continue on US 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Newbury Street
10
Continue on US 1
512 ft
·
8 sec
·
Broadway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward MA 129 East: Lynn
12
Continue on this road
231 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
Toward MA 129 East: Lynn
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Turn sharp left onto MA 129
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salem Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Enter roundabout onto MA 129
105 ft
·
3 sec
·
Lynnfield Street
15
Continue on MA 129
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Lynnfield Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on MA 129
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on MA 129A
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
18
Turn right onto Essex Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Essex Street
19
Continue on Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Essex Street
20
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 5.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Prince Place
Turn right onto Prince Place
Navigation decision point
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 1 North: Waltham, Topsfield
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 1 North: Waltham, Topsfield
7
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Waltham, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 South: Waltham, Boston
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward US 1 South: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 66
Toward US 1 South: Boston
7
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
MA 129 / Salem Street
Turn sharp left onto MA 129 / Salem Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.71 one way
$3.42 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.87 | $3.73 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 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 | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lynn, MA
Late night in Lynn on Sunday
Local time
3:56 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
20m 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?
You'll experience a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 10.7-mile journey. Only 13% of the route involves highway driving, primarily on I-95. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.7 miles along Lynnfield Street. As you navigate through familiar neighborhoods, expect frequent intersections and traffic signals. This isn't a route for high-speed cruising; rather, it's a more deliberate pace through established local thoroughfares, offering a true feel for the area's road network.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.7 mi on Lynnfield Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Prince Place.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 10.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.3 miles (Prince Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Danvers Center, MA and Lynn, MA, road signs point toward Topsfield and Boston.
Topsfield
0.9 mi in
|
~2m
Boston
1 mi in
|
~2m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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 2.7 miles on Lynnfield Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 0.3 miles (Prince Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (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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