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Trip from Lynn, MA to Arlington, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

26m

Distance

13.9 mi

22 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 25m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Lynn, MA

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town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Arlington, MA

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Trip Overview

This quick 13.9-mile drive from Lynn, MA to Arlington, MA, should take about 26 minutes, making it a perfect option for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate local streets, with only about 13% of the journey on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $2 for this short hop within the Northeast region. Given the brief duration and minimal highway time, this route is ideal for a spontaneous excursion or as a quick leg of a larger New England adventure, offering a straightforward connection between these two Massachusetts communities.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Broadway 2.6 mi 5m
Lincoln Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
Lynn Street 1.6 mi 2m
Western Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
Mystic Valley Parkway 0.8 mi 1m
Powder House Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
Salem Street 0.7 mi 1m
Harvard Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Broadway — 2.6 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and Arlington, MA.

1

Start on Rogers Avenue

66 ft · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue
2

Turn right onto Essex Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Essex Street
3

Continue on North Common Street

0.6 mi · 55 sec · North Common Street
4

Continue on Market Square

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Market Square
5

Enter roundabout onto MA 107

278 ft · 4 sec · Western Avenue
6

Continue on MA 107

1.0 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on MA 107

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Salem Turnpike
8

Turn right onto Ballard Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Ballard Street
9

Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
10

Continue on Lincoln Avenue

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Lincoln Avenue
11

Continue on Salem Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Salem Street
12

Continue on Lynn Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · Lynn Street
13

Turn left onto MA 99

1.5 mi · 2 min · Broadway
14

Enter roundabout onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

227 ft · 4 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
Toward MA 16 West: Medford, Somerville
15

Continue on Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
Toward MA 16 West: Medford, Somerville
16

Enter roundabout

179 ft · 5 sec
17

Continue

0.1 mi · 15 sec
18

Merge onto MA 16

0.6 mi · 57 sec · Revere Beach Parkway
19

Continue on MA 16

0.8 mi · 1 min · Mystic Valley Parkway
Use the straight lane.
20

Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway Connector

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Mystic Valley Parkway Connector
21

Continue on Harvard Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Harvard Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
22

Continue on Warner Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Warner Street
23

Enter roundabout onto Powder House Boulevard

127 ft · 2 sec · Powder House Boulevard
24

Continue on Powder House Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · Powder House Boulevard
25

Turn left onto North Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · North Street
26

At end of road, turn right onto Broadway

1.2 mi · 2 min · Broadway
27

At end of road, turn right onto US 3; MA 2A

0.3 mi · 53 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
Use the left lane.
28

Turn left onto Academy Street

320 ft · 18 sec · Academy Street
29

Turn left

203 ft · 14 sec
30

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 13.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in | MA 107 / Western Avenue

Enter roundabout onto MA 107 / Western Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
4 mi into trip | ~7m in | Lincoln Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Lincoln Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
8.3 mi into trip | ~14m in | Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

Enter roundabout onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway toward MA 16 West: Medford, Somerville

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MA 16 West: Medford, Somerville
6
11.3 mi into trip | ~20m in | Powder House Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto Powder House Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
13.4 mi into trip | ~25m in | US 3; MA 2A / Massachusetts Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto US 3; MA 2A / Massachusetts Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.22 one way

$4.45 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $2.43 $4.85
premium $4.82 $2.64 $5.28
diesel $5.61 $3.07 $6.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.2 0 $1.46 $0.67
Efficient EV 3.5 0 $1.22 $0.56
EV Truck/SUV 5.6 0 $1.95 $0.89

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Lynn, MA

Late night in Lynn on Sunday

Local time

1:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Arlington, MA

Late night in Arlington on Sunday

Local time

1:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

9 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

26m 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?

Prepare for a rather turn-heavy local drive on this route. You'll be covering ground on roads like Broadway and Lynn Street, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 2.6 miles along Broadway. While only 13% of the drive involves highway, the majority will feel like navigating through local neighborhoods and town centers. This means you'll be adjusting speed and direction frequently, so staying alert is key to a smooth experience.

Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.6 mi on Broadway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near MA 107 / Western Avenue.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 13.9 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.9 miles (MA 107 / Western Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4 miles (Lincoln Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.3 miles (Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. 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.

On the drive from Lynn, MA to Arlington, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Somerville along the way.

Somerville

8.3 mi in | ~14m | via Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 13.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (13%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 2.6 miles on Broadway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.9 miles (MA 107 / Western Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4 miles (Lincoln Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.3 miles (Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park and Minute Man 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 Arlington, 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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