Lynn to Dennis Port is 91.3 miles and takes about 2h 6m via MA 3 and Mid Cape Highway, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip entirely within Massachusetts, connecting the Northeast region from one point to another. The route offers a mix of highway driving and surface roads, making it a manageable day trip. You'll likely find it a practical way to get from the northern part of the state to the Cape, with minimal fuss and a reasonable drive time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.7 miles from Lynn, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MA 3
30.9 mi
39m
Mid Cape Highway
22.5 mi
30m
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi
15m
Southeast Expressway
8 mi
10m
Tobin Bridge
5.8 mi
9m
Broadway
2 mi
3m
Upper County Road
1.8 mi
3m
Salem Turnpike
1.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
MA 3
— 30.9 mi, about 39m
Traffic on I-93
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 224 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
1 PM
~4,593 veh/hr typical
· worst 6,053
Quietest
2 AM
~603 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 89 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and Dennis Port, 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
1.7 mi·2 min·Salem Turnpike
8
Continue on MA 107
0.7 mi·1 min·Broadway
9
Turn slight right onto MA 60; MA 107
328 ft·11 sec·Albert J Brown Circle
10
Turn slight right onto MA 107
148 ft·5 sec·Broadway
11
Continue on MA 107
1.3 mi·2 min·Broadway
12
Turn right
0.2 mi·23 sec
13
Merge onto MA 16
0.3 mi·36 sec·Revere Beach Parkway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, BostonUse the right lane.
15
Merge onto US 1
1.4 mi·1 min·Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 1
5.8 mi·9 min·Tobin Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
8.0 mi·10 min·Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3
31 mi·39 min·MA 3
Exit 7Toward MA 3 South: Cape CodUse the slight left lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3
12 mi·15 min·Pilgrims Highway
20
Continue on MA 3
0.2 mi·19 sec·Pilgrim Highway
21
Continue on US 6
0.4 mi·45 sec·Sagamore Bridge
22
Continue on US 6
22 mi·30 min·Mid Cape Highway
Use the slight right lane.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Exit 78AToward MA 134 South: West Harwich, Dennisport
24
Turn straight onto MA 134
0.7 mi·1 min·East West Dennis Road
25
Turn left onto Upper County Road
1.8 mi·3 min·Upper County Road
26
Turn right onto Depot Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Depot Street
27
Turn right onto Lower County Road
0.1 mi·13 sec·Lower County Road
28
Turn left onto Sea Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·Sea Street
29
Arrive at destination
Sea Street
Trip Plan
Given this is a 1-day trip of just over 2 hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving mid-morning should allow you to avoid the worst of any commuter traffic and still arrive with plenty of daylight. The longest stretch is 30.9 miles on MA 3, so plan your refueling before you get too far into that segment. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, it's a budget-friendly drive, but always keep an eye on your gauge, especially as you transition to surface roads near Dennis Port.
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 45.7 miles from Lynn, MA, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.9 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 20 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.7 miles or 1h 3m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dennis Port, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lynn, 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 Lynn, MA
This is one driving day of about 91.3 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Lynn, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on MA 3 for about 30.9 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 0.9 and 87.7 — 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
8
6.3 mi into trip|~10m in
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
Use the right lane.
Toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston
5
6.6 mi into trip|~11m in|US 1 / Northeast Expressway
Merge onto US 1 / Northeast Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
21.7 mi into trip|~32m in|MA 3
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3 toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 7
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
6
87.7 mi into trip|~1h 58m in
Take the exit toward MA 134 South: West Harwich, Dennisport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 78A
Toward MA 134 South: West Harwich, Dennisport
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.23 one way
$30.46 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.67
$16.77
$33.54
premium
$5.06
$18.18
$36.35
diesel
$5.60
$20.13
$40.25
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
$15
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.4
0
$9.59
$4.38
Efficient EV
22.8
0
$7.99
$3.65
EV Truck/SUV
36.5
0
$12.78
$5.84
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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 Sep 1, 2026
Origin
Lynn, MA
Morning
in Lynn on Friday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
S 3 to 10 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Dennis Port, MA
Morning
in Dennis Port on Friday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 6 mph11% chanceLive 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 6m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a 46% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 30.9 miles on MA 3. Expect to transition from highway cruising to surface streets as you approach your destination, with potentially more frequent exits and changes in speed limits. This mix means you'll experience both efficient travel and more local road conditions.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.9 mi on MA 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.9 miles in near MA 107 / Western Avenue.
Driving Effort8/10
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 91.3 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: 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
151 ft14 ft
Total Climb
335 ft
Total Descent
350 ft
Highest Point
151 ft
~71.7 mi in
Elevation Range
138 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 Lynn, MA to Dennis Port, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 91.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.9 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 Dennis Port, 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: 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dennis Port, MA before heading back.
