Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
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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Malden, MA
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This short 8-mile drive from Lynn, MA to Malden, MA takes approximately 14 minutes, making it a perfect quick trip within the Northeast region. You'll primarily navigate via Eastern Avenue, Lincoln Avenue, and Western Avenue. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, this route is incredibly budget-friendly. It's not a multi-day adventure, but rather a straightforward local journey. The drive feels like a typical urban commute, offering practical advice for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Western Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Salem Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Ballard Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Common Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Lynn Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Essex Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and Malden, 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
Turn right onto Ballard Street
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
Continue on Lincoln Avenue
Continue on Salem Street
Continue on Lynn Street
Turn right onto MA 60
Continue on MA 60
Keep slight left at fork onto Eastern Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Eastern Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Turn right onto MA 60
Turn right onto Ruing Court
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 7.9 — 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
Enter roundabout onto Lincoln Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Keep slight left at fork onto Eastern Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn right onto MA 60 / Centre Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.28 one way
$2.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.40 | $2.79 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Lynn on Tuesday
Local time
5:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Patchy Fog
Destination
Late night in Malden on Tuesday
Local time
5:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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 on this route, with a highway share of 1 (meaning it's almost entirely local roads). The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.1 miles along Eastern Avenue. This drive is characterized by frequent intersections and changes in direction rather than long, open stretches. It's the kind of route where paying attention to navigation is key, with the road personality shifting as you pass through different neighborhoods.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 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.
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 8 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 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 7.4 miles (Eastern Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Lynn is a city in Massachusetts north of Boston with a population of about 101,000 in 2020.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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