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Trip from Lynn, MA to Pigeon Cove, MA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

44m

Distance

27.5 mi

44 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m

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 Pigeon Cove, MA, MA

Pigeon Cove, MA

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Trip Overview

Lynn, MA to Pigeon Cove, MA is 27.5 miles and takes about 44 minutes via Yankee Division Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, local drive stays within the Northeast region and the state of Massachusetts. You'll navigate a series of local roads rather than major highways, making it a more intimate journey through familiar New England terrain. It’s a straightforward trip, perfect for when you want a quick change of scenery without committing to a full day of travel.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Yankee Division Highway 12.4 mi 16m
Highland Avenue 2.4 mi 4m
Western Avenue 1.8 mi 2m
Main Street 1.8 mi 2m
Essex Street 1.4 mi 3m
Granite Street 1.3 mi 2m
Eastern Avenue 1.3 mi 1m
Rantoul Street 1.1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Yankee Division Highway — 12.4 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and Pigeon Cove, MA.

1

Start on Rogers Avenue

66 ft · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue
2

Turn right onto Essex Street

298 ft · 11 sec · Essex Street
3

Turn right onto MA 129

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Washington Street
4

Turn right onto MA 107

1.8 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
5

Continue on MA 107

2.4 mi · 4 min · Highland Avenue
6

Continue on MA 107

0.7 mi · 1 min · Essex Street
Use the straight lane.
7

At end of road, turn left onto Washington Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Washington Street
8

At end of road, turn right onto MA 107

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Bridge Street
9

Continue on MA 107

0.7 mi · 1 min · Sergeant James Ayube II Memorial Drive
10

Continue on MA 107

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge
11

Continue on MA 1A

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Cabot Street
12

Turn straight onto MA 1A

1.1 mi · 1 min · Rantoul Street
13

Turn left onto MA 1A

124 ft · 3 sec · Cabot Street
14

Turn right onto Colon Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Colon Street
15

At end of road, turn left onto MA 22

0.7 mi · 1 min · Essex Street
16

Enter roundabout onto Old Essex Road

135 ft · 3 sec · Old Essex Road
17

Continue on Old Essex Road

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Old Essex Road
18

Take the ramp

160 ft · 3 sec
Toward MA 128 North: Gloucester, Rockport
19

Merge onto MA 128

11 mi · 14 min · Yankee Division Highway
20

Enter roundabout onto MA 128

372 ft · 5 sec · Yankee Division Highway
21

Continue on MA 128

0.7 mi · 58 sec · Yankee Division Highway
22

Enter roundabout onto MA 128

0.1 mi · 6 sec · Yankee Division Highway
23

Continue on MA 128

0.8 mi · 58 sec · Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight lane.
24

Turn left onto MA 127

1.3 mi · 1 min · Eastern Avenue
25

Continue on MA 127

1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street
26

Turn left onto MA 127

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Railroad Avenue
27

Continue on MA 127

1.3 mi · 2 min · Granite Street
28

Turn left onto Story Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Story Street
29

Turn left onto Pigeon Hill Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Pigeon Hill Street
30

Continue on Pigeon Hill Street

385 ft · 16 sec · Pigeon Hill Street
31

Arrive at destination

Pigeon Hill Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Essex Street

Turn right onto Essex Street

Navigation decision point

5
5.4 mi into trip | ~9m in | Washington Street

At end of road, turn left onto Washington Street

Navigation decision point

5
5.6 mi into trip | ~9m in | MA 107 / Bridge Street

At end of road, turn right onto MA 107 / Bridge Street

Navigation decision point

5
9 mi into trip | ~16m in | MA 22 / Essex Street

At end of road, turn left onto MA 22 / Essex Street

Navigation decision point

6
9.9 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the ramp toward MA 128 North: Gloucester, Rockport

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MA 128 North: Gloucester, Rockport

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.59 one way

$9.17 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.67 $5.05 $10.10
premium $5.06 $5.48 $10.95
diesel $5.60 $6.06 $12.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.3 0 $2.89 $1.32
Efficient EV 6.9 0 $2.41 $1.10
EV Truck/SUV 11 0 $3.85 $1.76

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 Aug 24, 2026

Origin

Lynn, MA

Afternoon in Lynn on Friday

Local time

4:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Sunny

SW 6 to 12 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued August 24 at 1:57AM EDT until August 24 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued August 24 at 1:57AM EDT until August 24 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Destination

Pigeon Cove, MA

Afternoon in Pigeon Cove on Friday

Local time

4:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Sunny

S 7 to 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued August 24 at 1:57AM EDT until August 24 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued August 24 at 1:57AM EDT until August 24 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

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

4 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

44m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a turn-heavy local drive with 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface streets for the entire 27.5 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.4 miles along the Yankee Division Highway. Expect frequent turns and changes in speed as you make your way through towns and residential areas. The route feels like a familiar neighborhood cruise, with the character of the drive shifting subtly as you pass through different local communities.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.4 mi on Yankee Division Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Essex Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Essex Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (MA 107 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

160 ft 11 ft

Total Climb

430 ft

Total Descent

342 ft

Highest Point

160 ft

~17.7 mi in

Elevation Range

149 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 Pigeon Cove, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Rockport along the way.

Rockport

9.9 mi in | ~18m

About the Cities

Starting in Lynn, MA

Full guide →

Founded 1629

Lynn is a city in Massachusetts north of Boston with a population of about 101,000 in 2020.

Top landmarks

  • • Mary Baker Eddy House — historic house in Massachusetts, United States
  • • Lydia Pinkham House — historic house in Massachusetts, United States
  • • Nahant Beach Boulevard — historic parkway in Massachusetts, USA

Arriving in Pigeon Cove, MA

Full guide →

Founded 1623

Top landmarks

  • • Cape Ann Light Station — lighthouse in Massachusetts, United States
  • • Granite Keystone Bridge — historic bridge in Rockport, Massachusetts, United States
  • • Straitsmouth Island Light — lighthouse in Massachusetts, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 27.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.4 miles on Yankee Division Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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: near the start (Essex Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (MA 107 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Boston 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 Pigeon Cove, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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