Origin
North Pembroke, MA
Afternoon in North Pembroke on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Pembroke, MA to Lynn, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
38 mi
61 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 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Pembroke, MA
Erik Mclean
Lynn, MA
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Trip Overview
This 38-mile drive from North Pembroke to Lynn, Massachusetts, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 56 minutes. With a modest fuel cost of around $6, it’s an economical option for a day trip. The route predominantly uses Pilgrims Highway, MA 3, and Washington Street, offering a mixed driving experience as you navigate between these well-traveled roads. Since it's a short journey, you won't need to worry about overnight stays; you can depart at your leisure. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region of Massachusetts, keeping the travel geographically contained.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| MA 3 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Washington Street | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Broadway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Salem Turnpike | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Columbia Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pilgrims Highway
— 10.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Pembroke, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on Water Street
136 ft
·
9 sec
·
Water Street
2
Turn right onto MA 53
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
3
Continue on MA 53; MA 139
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Columbia Road
4
Continue on MA 53
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward MA 3 North: Braintree, Boston
6
Merge onto MA 3
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on MA 3
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
MA 3
Exit 43B
Toward I 93 North: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
Exit 19
Toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
10
Take the exit
275 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Fourth Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Fourth Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fourth Street
12
Continue on Fourth Street
104 ft
·
5 sec
·
Fourth Street
13
Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Hawthorn Street
14
Continue on Broadway
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway
15
Continue on MA 107
158 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broadway
16
Merge onto MA 60; MA 107
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Albert J Brown Circle
17
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107
237 ft
·
7 sec
·
Albert J Brown Circle
18
Turn slight right onto MA 107
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
19
Continue on MA 107
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Salem Turnpike
20
Continue on MA 107
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Avenue
Use the straight lane.
21
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
Market Square
22
Continue on Market Square
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Market Square
23
Continue on South Common Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Common Street
24
Continue on City Hall Square
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
City Hall Square
25
Continue on Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Central Avenue
26
Turn left onto Liberty Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Liberty Street
27
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Essex Street
28
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
29
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from North Pembroke, 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 5.5 and 37.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway
Merge onto MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
27.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 19
Toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
6
30.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward Fourth Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Fourth Street
5
33.2 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
MA 107 / Albert J Brown Circle
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107 / Albert J Brown Circle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
37.8 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
Essex Street
Turn left onto Essex Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.08 one way
$12.16 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.22 | $14.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
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: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Afternoon in Lynn on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
6 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
56m 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 drive on this route, with 42% of the journey taking place on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 10.7 miles on Pilgrims Highway, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. As you transition between Pilgrims Highway, MA 3, and Washington Street, you'll notice the road character shift from more open highway to potentially busier, more localized sections. This blend means you'll experience both flowing traffic and areas that require more attention to local road conditions.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on Pilgrims Highway.
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 5.5 miles in near MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 38 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.8 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between North Pembroke, MA and Lynn, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Revere.
Boston
5.1 mi in
|
~8m
Revere
27.8 mi in
|
~39m
|
via US 1
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 38 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). 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 10.7 miles on Pilgrims Highway. 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 Lynn, 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 5.5 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.8 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Salem Maritime National Historical Park (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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