Origin
Dighton, MA
Morning in Dighton on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dighton, 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
1h 19m
Distance
56.4 mi
91 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dighton, MA
Ron Lach
Lynn, MA
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Trip Overview
This 56.4-mile drive from Dighton, MA to Lynn, MA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes. The route primarily utilizes Amvets Highway and I-93, with some stretches on Broadway, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, this trip is quite budget-friendly for a quick journey within the Northeast region. Since there are no designated stops, you'll have the flexibility to add your own breaks as needed. It’s a straightforward path connecting two points in Massachusetts, perfect for a short excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 25.1 mi | 29m |
| I 93 | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| 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 |
| Somerset Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Western Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 25.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dighton, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
22 ft
·
1 sec
·
Pleasant Street
2
Keep slight left at fork onto Pleasant Street
208 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pleasant Street
3
Turn slight left onto Main Street
452 ft
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto MA 138
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
County Street
5
Continue on MA 138
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Somerset Avenue
6
Turn right onto Center Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
7
Continue on Elm Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
8
Continue on Bay View Avenue
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bay View Avenue
9
Continue on South Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
10
Turn slight right onto Porter Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Porter Street
11
Continue on Padelford Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Padelford Street
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward MA 24 North: Boston
13
Merge onto MA 24
25 mi
·
29 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 41A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 93; US 1
12 mi
·
15 min
·
I 93; US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
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.
18
Take the exit
275 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Fourth Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto Fourth Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fourth Street
20
Continue on Fourth Street
104 ft
·
5 sec
·
Fourth Street
21
Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Hawthorn Street
22
Continue on Broadway
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway
23
Continue on MA 107
158 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broadway
24
Merge onto MA 60; MA 107
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Albert J Brown Circle
25
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107
237 ft
·
7 sec
·
Albert J Brown Circle
26
Turn slight right onto MA 107
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
27
Continue on MA 107
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Salem Turnpike
28
Continue on MA 107
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Avenue
Use the straight lane.
29
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
Market Square
30
Continue on Market Square
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Market Square
31
Continue on South Common Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Common Street
32
Continue on City Hall Square
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
City Hall Square
33
Continue on Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Central Avenue
34
Turn left onto Liberty Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Liberty Street
35
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Essex Street
36
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
37
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.2 miles from Dighton, 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 48.8 — 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
|
Pleasant Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Pleasant Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
MA 24 / Amvets Highway
Merge onto MA 24 / Amvets Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
31 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 41A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
9
46.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
48.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
$9.03 one way
$18.05 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.84 | $19.69 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.45 | $24.90 |
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
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.90 | $3.61 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Morning in Lynn on Sunday
Local time
7:51 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
2 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
1h 19m 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?
Your journey begins with a significant portion on Amvets Highway, featuring the longest uninterrupted stretch of 25.1 miles. As you progress, the drive transitions to I-93, contributing to 34% of your trip being on highways, which often means faster speeds and more direct travel. The profile is a 'mixed drive,' indicating a blend of highway cruising and potentially some more local, slower-paced roads as you navigate through different towns. Expect the road character to change as you move from more open highways to potentially more built-up areas closer to your destination.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.1 mi on Amvets Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pleasant Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 (Pleasant Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.9 miles (MA 24 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
On the drive from Dighton, MA to Lynn, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Revere along the way.
Revere
46.2 mi in
|
~1h 1m
|
via US 1
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 56.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.1 miles on Amvets 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 (Pleasant Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.9 miles (MA 24 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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