This 69.1-mile drive from Smith Mills, MA to Lynn, MA will take approximately 1 hour and 33 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, you can easily complete this journey without needing an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $11, making it an economical option for a short excursion within Massachusetts. The route primarily utilizes Amvets Highway and Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway before merging onto I-93, offering a mix of local roads and highway travel. This drive is characterized by frequent turns, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.6 miles from Smith Mills, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 43m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Amvets Highway
23.3 mi
26m
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
17.3 mi
20m
I 93
11.5 mi
15m
Broadway
3.2 mi
5m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi
5m
US 1
2.6 mi
3m
Hathaway Road
2.1 mi
3m
Salem Turnpike
1.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 23.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smith Mills, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on this road
409 ft·35 sec·this road
2
Turn left
296 ft·24 sec
3
Turn right onto US 6
0.4 mi·56 sec·State Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Hathaway Road
2.1 mi·3 min·Hathaway Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward MA 140 North: Taunton, Boston
6
Merge onto MA 140
17 mi·20 min·Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·54 sec
Exit 20AToward MA 24 North: Boston
8
Merge onto MA 24
23 mi·26 min·Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 41AToward I 93 North, US 1 North: BostonUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 93; US 1
12 mi·15 min·I 93; US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.2 mi·5 min·John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
2.6 mi·3 min·US 1
Exit 19Toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, RevereUse the slight left / straight lanes.
13
Take the exit
275 ft·8 sec
Toward Fourth StreetUse the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Fourth Street
0.1 mi·22 sec·Fourth Street
15
Continue on Fourth Street
104 ft·5 sec·Fourth Street
16
Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street
0.1 mi·10 sec·Hawthorn Street
17
Continue on Broadway
2.5 mi·4 min·Broadway
18
Continue on MA 107
158 ft·5 sec·Broadway
19
Merge onto MA 60; MA 107
52 ft·1 sec·Albert J Brown Circle
20
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107
237 ft·7 sec·Albert J Brown Circle
21
Turn slight right onto MA 107
0.7 mi·1 min·Broadway
22
Continue on MA 107
1.7 mi·2 min·Salem Turnpike
23
Continue on MA 107
1.0 mi·2 min·Western Avenue
Use the straight lane.
24
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
110 ft·2 sec·Market Square
25
Continue on Market Square
0.2 mi·13 sec·Market Square
26
Continue on South Common Street
0.5 mi·49 sec·South Common Street
27
Continue on City Hall Square
0.1 mi·11 sec·City Hall Square
28
Continue on Central Avenue
0.1 mi·10 sec·Central Avenue
29
Turn left onto Liberty Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·Liberty Street
30
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Essex Street
31
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft·2 sec·Rogers Avenue
32
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 1 hour and 33-minute duration, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. However, starting earlier in the day can help you avoid potential local traffic congestion. With no designated stops on this route, plan for brief breaks as needed, especially since the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile can be more demanding. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $11, and remember that the longest continuous stretch is just over 23 miles on Amvets Highway, so you'll be making turns fairly often.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.6 miles from Smith Mills, MA, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.6 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lynn, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Smith Mills, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Smith Mills, MA
This is one driving day of about 69.1 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Smith Mills, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Amvets Highway for about 23.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 61.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 6 / State Road
Turn right onto US 6 / State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.7 mi into trip|~5m in
Take the ramp toward MA 140 North: Taunton, Boston
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 140 North: Taunton, Boston
9
43.7 mi into trip|~54m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 41A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
9
58.9 mi into trip|~1h 16m 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
61.5 mi into trip|~1h 20m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.06 one way
$22.12 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$12.06
$24.12
premium
$4.82
$13.12
$26.24
diesel
$5.61
$15.26
$30.51
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.7
0
$7.26
$3.32
Efficient EV
17.3
0
$6.05
$2.76
EV Truck/SUV
27.6
0
$9.67
$4.42
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Smith Mills, MA
Morning
in Smith Mills on Tuesday
Local time
10:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Destination
Lynn, MA
Morning
in Lynn on Tuesday
Local time
10:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
1h 33m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Boston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
0 mi from route
~1 min detour
Free
near mile 59.6
Park Closure: Dorchester Heights Temporary Public Access Restrictions
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
5 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 52.4
Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 69.1
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 59.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for much of this 69.1-mile route, which is not a monotonous interstate grind. While 28% of the drive involves highway travel on I-93, the majority will be on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.3 miles on Amvets Highway, after which you'll navigate more frequent changes in direction. This profile suggests a journey where you'll be actively steering and adjusting your course, rather than simply cruising on a straight highway.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.3 mi on Amvets Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 6 / State Road.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.1 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.1 miles (US 6 / State Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.7 miles: 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.
On the drive from Smith Mills, MA to Lynn, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Revere along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 69.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.3 miles on Amvets 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 0.1 miles (US 6 / State Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and New Bedford Whaling 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.
