Lynn, MA to West Chatham, MA is 98.2 miles and takes about 2h 16m via MA 3 and Mid Cape Highway, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region to the Cape Cod area. It offers a straightforward trip to reach the popular Outer Cape destination. The route is mostly highway driving, making it efficient for a quick getaway or a day trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.1 miles from Lynn, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MA 3
30.9 mi
39m
Mid Cape Highway
26.6 mi
36m
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi
15m
Southeast Expressway
8 mi
10m
Tobin Bridge
5.8 mi
9m
Queen Anne Road
3 mi
5m
Broadway
2 mi
3m
Salem Turnpike
1.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
MA 3
— 30.9 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and West Chatham, 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
27 mi·36 min·Mid Cape Highway
Use the slight right lane.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 82Toward MA 124: Harwich, Brewster
24
Keep slight right at fork
191 ft·6 sec
Toward MA 124 South: Harwich, Harwich Port
25
Turn straight onto MA 124
363 ft·15 sec·Pleasant Lake Avenue
26
Turn left onto Queen Anne Road
2.3 mi·4 min·Queen Anne Road
27
Enter roundabout onto Queen Anne Road
102 ft·1 sec·Queen Anne Road
28
Continue on Queen Anne Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Queen Anne Road
29
Continue on Old Queen Anne Road
0.2 mi·21 sec·Old Queen Anne Road
30
Turn right onto MA 137
1.2 mi·2 min·Meetinghouse Road
31
At end of road, turn left onto MA 28
1.3 mi·1 min·Main Street
32
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
68 ft·1 sec·Main Street
33
Continue on MA 28
0.2 mi·17 sec·Main Street
34
Enter roundabout onto Barn Hill Road
35 ft·0 sec·Barn Hill Road
35
Continue on Barn Hill Road
451 ft·19 sec·Barn Hill Road
36
Arrive at destination
Barn Hill Road
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 16m duration, this is a comfortable same-day trip, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving mid-morning can help you avoid the worst of rush hour traffic leaving the Boston area. While there are no mandatory stops suggested, consider a brief break around the halfway point, perhaps after leaving MA 3. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as the longest stretch without a major road change is about 30.9 miles; topping up before you depart Lynn is a good idea given the $16 estimated fuel cost.
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 49.1 miles from Lynn, MA, or about 1h 7m 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 22 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.1 miles or 1h 7m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Chatham, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lynn, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 98.2 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 92 — 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
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
91.8 mi into trip|~2h 4m in
Take the exit toward MA 124: Harwich, Brewster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 82
Toward MA 124: Harwich, Brewster
7
92 mi into trip|~2h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 124 South: Harwich, Harwich Port
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 124 South: Harwich, Harwich Port
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.72 one way
$31.43 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$17.14
$34.28
premium
$4.82
$18.65
$37.29
diesel
$5.61
$21.68
$43.36
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
$16
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.5
0
$10.31
$4.71
Efficient EV
24.6
0
$8.59
$3.93
EV Truck/SUV
39.3
0
$13.75
$6.28
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 21, 2026
Origin
Lynn, MA
Morning
in Lynn on Tuesday
Local time
11:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Mostly Sunny
NE 6 to 12 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
West Chatham, MA
Morning
in West Chatham on Tuesday
Local time
11:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Mostly Sunny
E 3 to 9 mph1% 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 16m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Adams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
5 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 16.9
Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 10.2
The great Outer Beach described by Thoreau in the 1800s is protected within the national seashore. Forty miles of pristine sandy beach, marshes, ponds, and uplands support diverse species. Lighthouses...
15 mi from route
~39 min detour
$25
near mile 94.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive has a 43% highway share, meaning you'll encounter a mix of faster travel and surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 30.9 miles on MA 3. You'll likely notice the transition from more urban-influenced exits on MA 3 to a more open feel as you approach the Mid Cape Highway. Expect to navigate some exits and merges, especially in the earlier parts of the drive.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
36 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?
9/10
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 Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 98.2 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 21.7 miles (MA 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lynn, MA and West Chatham, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Brewster and Harwich Port.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 98.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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 West Chatham, 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 21.7 miles (MA 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Chatham, MA before heading back.
