Traveling from Eastham to Lynn covers 103.1 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 23 minutes. Because this is a manageable distance, you can easily complete the journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $16 on fuel for the trip, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. You will navigate through the Northeast region using a combination of the Pilgrims Highway, Mid Cape Highway, and MA 3. This route is a straightforward transition from the Cape Cod area up toward the North Shore, making it a practical choice for those looking to reach their destination efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.6 miles from Eastham, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi
53m
Mid Cape Highway
35.8 mi
50m
MA 3
8.4 mi
11m
Broadway
3.2 mi
5m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi
5m
US 1
2.6 mi
3m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.5 mi
4m
Salem Turnpike
1.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Pilgrims Highway
— 42.3 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eastham, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on this road
66 ft·10 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Samoset Road
72 ft·5 sec·Samoset Road
3
Turn right onto US 6
2.5 mi·4 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4
Enter roundabout onto US 6
404 ft·13 sec·Mid Cape Highway
Toward Hyannis, Boston
5
Continue on US 6
36 mi·50 min·Mid Cape Highway
Toward Hyannis, Boston
6
Continue on US 6
0.4 mi·45 sec·Sagamore Bridge
7
Continue on US 6
0.3 mi·20 sec·Pilgrim Highway
8
Continue on MA 3
42 mi·53 min·Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on MA 3
8.4 mi·11 min·MA 3
Exit 43BToward I 93 North: BostonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.2 mi·5 min·John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
2.6 mi·3 min·US 1
Exit 19Toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, RevereUse the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Take the exit
275 ft·8 sec
Toward Fourth StreetUse the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Fourth Street
0.1 mi·22 sec·Fourth Street
14
Continue on Fourth Street
104 ft·5 sec·Fourth Street
15
Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street
0.1 mi·10 sec·Hawthorn Street
16
Continue on Broadway
2.5 mi·4 min·Broadway
17
Continue on MA 107
158 ft·5 sec·Broadway
18
Merge onto MA 60; MA 107
52 ft·1 sec·Albert J Brown Circle
19
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107
237 ft·7 sec·Albert J Brown Circle
20
Turn slight right onto MA 107
0.7 mi·1 min·Broadway
21
Continue on MA 107
1.7 mi·2 min·Salem Turnpike
22
Continue on MA 107
1.0 mi·2 min·Western Avenue
Use the straight lane.
23
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
110 ft·2 sec·Market Square
24
Continue on Market Square
0.2 mi·13 sec·Market Square
25
Continue on South Common Street
0.5 mi·49 sec·South Common Street
26
Continue on City Hall Square
0.1 mi·11 sec·City Hall Square
27
Continue on Central Avenue
0.1 mi·10 sec·Central Avenue
28
Turn left onto Liberty Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·Liberty Street
29
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Essex Street
30
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft·2 sec·Rogers Avenue
31
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 103.1-mile drive, you have the flexibility to plan your departure time around local traffic patterns to ensure a smoother transit. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, prioritize staying focused during the local road segments where navigation changes occur more frequently. Although the $16 fuel budget is modest, it is wise to fuel up before leaving Eastham to avoid unnecessary stops during the busier sections of the drive. Because you have no scheduled stops, you can dictate your own pace, but remember that the 2h 23m duration can fluctuate based on congestion along MA 3. Keep a close eye on your GPS, as the transition between highways and local roads requires quick adjustments.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.6 miles from Eastham, MA, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 23 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.6 miles or 1h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lynn, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Eastham, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Eastham, MA
This is one driving day of about 103.1 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Eastham, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pilgrims Highway for about 42.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 98.3 — 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|Samoset Road
Turn right onto Samoset Road
Navigation decision point
6
2.5 mi into trip|~5m in|US 6 / Mid Cape Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 6 / Mid Cape Highway toward Hyannis, Boston
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Hyannis, Boston
9
92.9 mi into trip|~2h 6m 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
95.5 mi into trip|~2h 10m 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
5
98.3 mi into trip|~2h 15m in|MA 107 / Albert J Brown Circle
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107 / Albert J Brown Circle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.50 one way
$33.00 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$17.99
$35.99
premium
$4.82
$19.58
$39.15
diesel
$5.61
$22.76
$45.53
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.9
0
$10.83
$4.95
Efficient EV
25.8
0
$9.02
$4.12
EV Truck/SUV
41.2
0
$14.43
$6.60
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Eastham, MA
Night
in Eastham on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lynn, MA
Night
in Lynn on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 23m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, requiring you to stay alert through various transitions. While you will spend 15% of your time on highways, much of the journey involves navigating local roads rather than long, monotonous interstate stretches. You will experience your longest uninterrupted segment while covering 42.3 miles on the Pilgrims Highway. As you progress toward Lynn, the road personality shifts from the open stretches associated with the Cape to the more dense, winding infrastructure of the local MA 3 corridor. Expect a dynamic driving experience that demands more engagement than a standard highway cruise.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.3 mi on Pilgrims Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 near Samoset Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 103.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Samoset Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (US 6 / Mid Cape Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
199 ft25 ft
Total Climb
212 ft
Total Descent
302 ft
Highest Point
199 ft
~29.5 mi in
Elevation Range
174 ft
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 Eastham, MA to Lynn, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Revere along the way.
Revere
92.9 mi in|~2h 6m|via US 1
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 103.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.3 miles on Pilgrims 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Samoset Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (US 6 / Mid Cape Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lynn, MA before heading back.
