Origin
Lynn, MA
Late night in Lynn on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
70.8 mi
114 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
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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Marion, MA
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Lynn, MA to Marion, MA is 70.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 34 minutes via I-495 and Amvets Highway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region of the state to its southern part. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface roads as you make your way south. With a total travel time under two hours, it’s a manageable day trip, perfect for a shorter excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.4 miles from Lynn, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 19 mi | 21m |
| Amvets Highway | 17.7 mi | 20m |
| Southeast Expressway | 8 mi | 10m |
| Tobin Bridge | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| I 195 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| I 93 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Broadway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Salem Turnpike | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and Marion, 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
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1
Take the exit
Continue on MA 24
Take the exit
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Continue on I 195
Take the exit
Turn right onto MA 105
Keep slight right at fork onto Spring Street
Turn right onto US 6
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn right onto Front Street
Turn right onto Pitcher Street
Arrive at destination
Given the relatively short 1 hour 34 minute drive time, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Leaving in the morning should allow you to avoid the worst of rush hour traffic, especially on I-495. You won't need to plan for extensive rest stops, but consider a quick break around the 35-mile mark. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; at an estimated $11 for fuel, it's an inexpensive trip, but it's always best to start with a full tank. The flexibility of this shorter route means you can easily adjust your departure time if needed.
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.
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 16 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.4 miles or 50m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marion, MA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lynn, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lynn, MA
This is one driving day of about 70.8 miles and 1h 34m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 35.4 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 43.5 — 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
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1 toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 495 South: Cape Cod
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$11.33 one way
$22.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $12.36 | $24.71 |
| premium | $4.82 | $13.44 | $26.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.63 | $31.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$11
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.43 | $3.40 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.91 | $4.53 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Marion on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
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.
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This 70.8-mile route is about 54% highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads like I-495. The longest continuous stretch on the highway covers 19 miles on I-495. You'll transition from highway speeds to surface streets, indicating a change in traffic patterns and speed limits as you approach your destination. Expect urban merging and denser traffic as you get closer to Marion.
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.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.8 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 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.7 miles (I 93; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lynn, MA and Marion, MA, road signs point toward Boston and New Bedford.
Boston
New Bedford
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 1h 34m. Total distance: 70.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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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