Origin
Reading, MA
Late night in Reading on Tuesday
Local time
4:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reading, 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
19m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 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 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Reading, MA
Vika Glitter
Lynn, MA
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Trip Overview
This short 10.7-mile drive from Reading, MA to Lynn, MA takes about 19 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick local trip. With no highway driving, you'll navigate primarily via Walnut Street and Salem Street. The estimated fuel cost is a low $2, reflecting the minimal distance. As a single-day journey within the Northeast region of Massachusetts, this route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or an easy addition to a larger travel plan. You won't need an overnight stay, offering plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Street | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Salem Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Common Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Kirtland Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Federal Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Market Square | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Walnut Street
— 4.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on Eaton Street
514 ft
·
26 sec
·
Eaton Street
2
Turn right onto MA 129
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salem Street
3
Enter roundabout
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 95 North: Peabody
4
Continue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 95 North: Peabody
5
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 61
Toward Walnut Street, Saugus, Lynnfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Walnut Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Walnut Street
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on MA 129
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Walnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Kirtland Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Kirtland Street
10
Turn left onto Marion Street
363 ft
·
7 sec
·
Marion Street
11
Enter roundabout onto Federal Street
141 ft
·
2 sec
·
Federal Street
12
Continue on Federal Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Federal Street
13
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
264 ft
·
4 sec
·
Market Square
14
Continue on Market Square
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Market Square
15
Continue on South Common Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Common Street
16
Continue on City Hall Square
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
City Hall Square
17
Continue on Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Central Avenue
18
Turn left onto Liberty Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Liberty Street
19
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Essex Street
20
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 9.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Enter roundabout toward I 95 North: Peabody
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 95 North: Peabody
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge onto I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward Walnut Street, Saugus, Lynnfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 61
Toward Walnut Street, Saugus, Lynnfield
5
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Walnut Street
Turn right onto Walnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
9.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Federal Street
Enter roundabout onto Federal Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.71 one way
$3.42 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.87 | $3.73 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 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 | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
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
4:45 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
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
19m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.8 miles on Walnut Street. This means you'll be actively navigating through various local roads, rather than settling into a steady highway pace. The journey will likely involve frequent adjustments and attention to traffic signals and local road conditions as you make your way from Reading to Lynn.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Walnut 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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 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 10.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.8 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Reading, MA and Lynn, MA, road signs point toward Saugus and Lynnfield.
Saugus
3.8 mi in
|
~6m
Lynnfield
3.8 mi in
|
~6m
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 19m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). 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 4.8 miles on Walnut Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.8 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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