Origin
Lynn, MA
Late night in Lynn on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lynn, MA to Whitman, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
35 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
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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Whitman, MA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Lynn to Whitman covers 35 miles of Massachusetts terrain, a manageable trek that typically takes about 53 minutes. Because this is a straightforward, one-day trip, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $6 for fuel, making this an economical choice for a quick regional commute. The path transitions through the Northeast, moving from the coastal environment of Lynn toward the inland setting of Whitman. Given the short duration, it serves as an ideal day trip if you are looking to get between these two points efficiently. You will find this route practical and direct, perfect for when you need to reach your destination without unnecessary detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Expressway | 8 mi | 10m |
| Tobin Bridge | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| MA 3 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Bedford Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| Broadway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Washington Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Salem Turnpike | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast Expressway
— 8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and Whitman, 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, Boston
Use 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
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
MA 3
Exit 7
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
Use the slight left lane.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 38B
Toward MA 18 South: Abington
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn straight onto MA 18
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on MA 18
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Bedford Street
22
Continue on MA 18
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Washington Street
23
Turn left onto Washington Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
Use the left lane.
24
Turn left onto Broad Street
408 ft
·
16 sec
·
Broad Street
25
Turn left onto Central Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Central Street
26
Arrive at destination
Central Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.5 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 26.3 — 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
7
26.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward MA 18 South: Abington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 38B
Toward MA 18 South: Abington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.60 one way
$11.20 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Whitman, MA
Late night in Whitman on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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
53m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate a combination of major thoroughfares and local connectors. You will spend about 46% of your time on highways, utilizing the Tobin Bridge and the Southeast Expressway to make progress. The longest uninterrupted stretch lasts 8 miles along the Southeast Expressway, offering a brief period of steady highway speeds before you transition to other segments. As you shift from MA 3 and local roads, the pace of the drive changes, requiring you to adjust to varying traffic patterns. It is a functional, hybrid route that keeps you moving steadily across the state.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on Southeast Expressway.
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 Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 35 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Whitman, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
6.3 mi in
|
~10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 35 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). 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 8 miles on Southeast Expressway. 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 Whitman, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: 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 — Boston National Historical Park, Adams 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 Whitman, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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