Origin
North Plymouth, MA
Morning in North Plymouth on Tuesday
Local time
11:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Plymouth, 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
1h 10m
Distance
49 mi
79 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Plymouth, MA
David Kanigan
Lynn, MA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 49-mile drive from North Plymouth, MA, to Lynn, MA, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. You'll navigate primarily using Pilgrims Highway and MA 3, with about 32% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $8, making it an economical option for a quick excursion. Given its relatively short length and straightforward profile, it's perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. This trip keeps you within the Northeast region, specifically within Massachusetts, offering a convenient local exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 24.5 mi | 30m |
| MA 3 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| 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 |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Western Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pilgrims Highway
— 24.5 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Plymouth, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on this road
201 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Hamilton Street
289 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hamilton Street
3
Turn left onto MA 3A
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Court Street
4
Continue on MA 3A
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward MA 3 North: Duxbury, Boston
6
Merge onto MA 3
25 mi
·
30 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
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.5 miles from North Plymouth, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 44.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hamilton Street
Turn right onto Hamilton Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m 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
38.7 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
41.3 mi into trip
|
~56m 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
44.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
MA 107 / Albert J Brown Circle
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107 / Albert J Brown Circle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.84 one way
$15.68 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.30 | $18.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
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
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.14 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Morning in Lynn on Tuesday
Local time
11:27 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
8 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
1h 10m 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 on this route, blending highway speeds with more local road conditions. With 32% of the drive on highways, you'll encounter stretches of faster travel. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 24.5 miles on Pilgrims Highway, offering a period of consistent momentum. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift, moving from more open highway sections to potentially busier local thoroughfares as you approach your destination in Lynn. This variation means you'll experience different driving dynamics throughout the 49 miles.
32% 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: 24.5 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 early in the drive near Hamilton Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (Hamilton Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.7 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 North Plymouth, MA to Lynn, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Revere along the way.
Revere
38.7 mi in
|
~53m
|
via US 1
About the Cities
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 1h 10m. Total distance: 49 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). 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 24.5 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: near the start (Hamilton Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.7 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Adams 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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