Origin
Middleton, MA
Late night in Middleton on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middleton, MA to Lynn, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.2 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middleton, MA
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Lynn, MA
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Trip Overview
Middleton, MA to Lynn, MA is 12.2 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Lynnfield Street, North Main Street, and Newbury Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Massachusetts, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick hop that's ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, and the minimal fuel cost makes it an economical choice. Consider this route for its simplicity and efficiency.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lynnfield Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Newbury Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Newburyport Turnpike | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Chestnut Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Andover Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Essex Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Salem Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Lynnfield Street
— 2.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middleton, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on Lake Street
90 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lake Street
2
Turn right onto MA 114
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on MA 114
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Andover Street
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 1 South: Peabody
5
Turn straight onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Newbury Street
6
Continue on US 1
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
7
Continue on US 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Newbury Street
8
Continue on US 1
512 ft
·
8 sec
·
Broadway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward MA 129 East: Lynn
10
Continue on this road
231 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
Toward MA 129 East: Lynn
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Turn sharp left onto MA 129
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salem Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto MA 129
105 ft
·
3 sec
·
Lynnfield Street
13
Continue on MA 129
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Lynnfield Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on MA 129
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on MA 129A
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
16
Turn right onto Essex Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Essex Street
17
Continue on Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Essex Street
18
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 12.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward US 1 South: Peabody
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 1 South: Peabody
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward MA 129 East: Lynn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MA 129 East: Lynn
4
6.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Continue toward MA 129 East: Lynn
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Toward MA 129 East: Lynn
7
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
MA 129 / Salem Street
Turn sharp left onto MA 129 / Salem Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
12.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Rogers Avenue
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.95 one way
$3.90 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.32 | $4.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.09
Newburyport Turnpike
(1.3 mi)
$0.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Lynn, MA
Late night in Lynn on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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?
This drive is characterized as 'turn-heavy' and is primarily on local roads, with only a 10% highway share. You'll navigate through a series of streets including Lynnfield Street, North Main Street, and Newbury Street. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 2.7 miles on Lynnfield Street. Expect frequent turns and changes in road character as you make your way through residential and commercial areas. This isn't a high-speed journey; rather, it requires your attention to local traffic patterns and frequent adjustments.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.7 mi on Lynnfield Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 12.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 6.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Middleton, MA
Full guide →North Reading is a town of 15,000 (2020) in the southern part of the Merrimack Valley region of Eastern Massachusetts. Middleton is a town with a population of 10,000 (2020).
Arriving in Lynn, MA
Full guide →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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.7 miles on Lynnfield Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.09 in tolls one way, starting with Newburyport 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.
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 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 6.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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 Lynn, 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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