Origin
Halifax, MA
Late night in Halifax on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Halifax, 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 8m
Distance
43.3 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Halifax, MA
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Lynn, MA
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Trip Overview
Halifax to Lynn is 43.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 8 minutes via MA 3, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive with a significant portion on highways, offering a straightforward journey. It's a relatively short trip, making it easy to fit into a single day without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MA 3 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Washington Street | 7.3 mi | 12m |
| Pilgrims Highway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Broadway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Plymouth Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Bedford Street | 3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
MA 3
— 8.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Halifax, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on MA 106
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Plymouth Street
2
Turn slight right onto Washington Street
6.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Washington Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto MA 18
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Washington Street
4
Continue on MA 18
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Bedford Street
5
Continue on MA 18
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on MA 18
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward MA 3 North: Boston
8
Merge onto MA 3
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on MA 3
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
MA 3
Exit 43B
Toward I 93 North: Boston
Use 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 19
Toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Take the exit
275 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Fourth Street
Use 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Halifax, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 17.3 and 43.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
17.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway
Merge onto MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
33 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
35.6 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
38.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
43.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
Essex Street
Turn left onto Essex Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.93 one way
$13.86 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.56 | $15.11 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
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
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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 Sunday
Local time
1:59 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
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
1h 8m 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?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 37% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on MA 3, Washington Street, and Pilgrims Highway, providing variety. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 8.4 miles on MA 3, which is likely to be the most highway-like portion. As you progress, expect the character of the road to shift between faster-paced highway driving and more local road segments.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.4 mi on MA 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 around 17.3 miles in near MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.3 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 17.3 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Halifax, MA to Lynn, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Revere along the way.
Revere
33 mi in
|
~51m
|
via US 1
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 43.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.4 miles on MA 3. 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: at 17.3 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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