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Trip from Lynn, MA to City of Somerville, MA

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

Drive Time

22m

Distance

11.4 mi

18 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 6 min
4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m

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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Downtown City of Somerville, MA, MA

City of Somerville, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

Lynn, MA to the City of Somerville, MA is 11.4 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Broadway and Lincoln Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short trip entirely within Massachusetts, connecting two Northeast communities. Expect a drive primarily on surface roads, making it a straightforward local transit. With no planned stops and a quick travel time, this route is ideal for a spontaneous trip or an easy commute.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Broadway 1.8 mi 3m
Lincoln Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
Lynn Street 1.6 mi 2m
Western Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
Fellsway 0.7 mi 1m
Salem Street 0.7 mi 1m
Ballard Street 0.6 mi 1m
North Common Street 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Broadway — 1.8 mi, about 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and City of Somerville, 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

Take the exit

307 ft · 10 sec
20

Merge onto MA 28

0.7 mi · 1 min · Fellsway
Use the straight lane.
21

Turn right onto MA 38

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Mystic Avenue
22

Turn left onto Temple Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Temple Street
Use the left lane.
23

Turn right onto Broadway

0.3 mi · 1 min · Broadway
24

Turn left onto Central Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Central Street
Use the left lane.
25

Turn left onto Pembroke Street

129 ft · 5 sec · Pembroke Street
26

Arrive at destination

Pembroke Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 10.4 — 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
5
9.4 mi into trip | ~16m in | MA 28 / Fellsway

Merge onto MA 28 / Fellsway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
10.4 mi into trip | ~18m in | Temple Street

Turn left onto Temple Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.82 one way

$3.65 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $1.99 $3.98
premium $4.82 $2.16 $4.33
diesel $5.61 $2.52 $5.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4 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 3.4 0 $1.20 $0.55
Efficient EV 2.9 0 $1.00 $0.46
EV Truck/SUV 4.6 0 $1.60 $0.73

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lynn, MA

Morning in Lynn on Sunday

Local time

9:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Somerville, MA

Morning in City of Somerville on Sunday

Local time

9:42 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

22m 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 is mostly surface roads, with only about 6% on highways. You'll navigate 1.8 miles on Broadway as the longest continuous stretch before potentially encountering Lincoln Avenue and Lynn Street. Given the profile, anticipate more frequent intersections and traffic signals typical of urban and suburban driving. The transition from any limited-access sections to surface streets will be noticeable as you progress.

Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.8 mi on Broadway.

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 18 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 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 11.4 miles you will encounter 18 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 City of Somerville, 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 22m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

22m 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 1.8 miles on Broadway. 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 City of Somerville, 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 0.9 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 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 City of Somerville, 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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