Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
32 mi
52 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lynn, MA
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Spanning 32 miles, this route from Lynn to Cohasset is a straightforward journey typically taking about 54 minutes. Because the entire trip is easily manageable in a single day, there is no need to plan for overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via the Tobin Bridge, the Southeast Expressway, and the Newport Avenue Extension. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an economical trip that keeps costs low. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, this drive serves as a practical connection between two distinct points in the Northeast.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tobin Bridge | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Southeast Expressway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Newport Avenue Extension | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Bridge Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Washington Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Salem Turnpike | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and Cohasset, MA.
Start on Rogers Avenue
Turn right onto Essex Street
Continue on North Common Street
Continue on Market Square
Enter roundabout onto MA 107
Continue on MA 107
Continue on MA 107
Continue on MA 107
Turn slight right onto MA 60; MA 107
Turn slight right onto MA 107
Continue on MA 107
Turn right
Merge onto MA 16
Take the exit
Merge onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
Take the exit onto MA 3A
Merge onto MA 3A
Take the exit onto MA 3A
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A
Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
Turn left onto Adams Street
Turn straight onto Hancock Street
Continue on Washington Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 3A
Continue on MA 3A
Continue on MA 3A
Continue on MA 3A
Continue on MA 3A
Continue on MA 3A
Continue on MA 3A
Continue on MA 3A
Enter roundabout onto MA 3A
Continue on MA 3A
Turn left onto MA 228
Continue on East Street
Continue on North Main Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Lynn, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 18.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Enter roundabout onto MA 107 / Western Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the exit toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto US 1 / Northeast Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto MA 3A toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3A / Hancock Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$5.12 one way
$10.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.58 | $11.17 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.08 | $12.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Lynn on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Cohasset on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that requires your full attention as you transition between major thoroughfares and surface streets. While roughly 22 miles of the trip are spent on highways, the route maintains a varied pace rather than a monotonous interstate grind. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 5.8 miles spent crossing the Tobin Bridge. As you move away from the bridge and onto the Southeast Expressway and beyond, the character of the road shifts, demanding frequent navigation through local turn-heavy sections.
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 around 0.9 miles in near MA 107 / Western Avenue.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 32 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
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 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles (US 1 / Northeast Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
104 ft
Total Descent
116 ft
Highest Point
46 ft
~6.9 mi in
Elevation Range
52 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lynn, MA and Cohasset, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Quincy.
Boston
Quincy
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 32 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m 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.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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