How far is Lynn, MA from Cohasset, MA?
The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Cohasset, MA is about 32 miles (51.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
This historic Boston neighborhood, often called "Southie," is situated south of downtown Boston and the Fort Point Channel, with Dorchester Bay to its east and south.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynn and Cohasset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn and Cohasset.
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Start on Rogers Avenue
20 m · 4 sec · Rogers Avenue
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Turn right onto Essex Street
1090 ft · 23 sec · Essex Street
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Continue on North Common Street
3141 ft · 55 sec · North Common Street
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Continue on Market Square
640 ft · 11 sec · Market Square
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Western Avenue
85 m · 4 sec · Western Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Western Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on Salem Turnpike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Salem Turnpike
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Continue on Broadway
1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn slight right onto Albert J Brown Circle
100 m · 11 sec · Albert J Brown Circle
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Turn slight right onto Broadway
45 m · 5 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Broadway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn right
1282 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Revere Beach Parkway
1477 ft · 36 sec · Revere Beach Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston
1223 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Tobin Bridge
5.8 mi · 9 min · Tobin Bridge
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
1146 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard
624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard
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Take the exit straight
1514 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street
1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street
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Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension
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Turn left onto Adams Street
1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street
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Turn straight onto Hancock Street
1335 ft · 34 sec · Hancock Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Street
67 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street
138 m · 8 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Fore River Bridge
1767 ft · 2 min · Fore River Bridge
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Continue on Bridge Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Continue on Broad Cove Road
3272 ft · 55 sec · Broad Cove Road
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Continue on Otis Street
2931 ft · 1 min · Otis Street
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Continue on Summer Street
848 ft · 15 sec · Summer Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rotary Circle
41 m · 2 sec · Justice Cushing Way
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Exit the rotary onto Justice Cushing Way
1.2 mi · 2 min · Justice Cushing Way
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Turn left onto East Street
1879 ft · 38 sec · East Street
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Continue on East Street
2903 ft · 58 sec · East Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynn and Cohasset.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Tobin Bridge
Continue on Tobin Bridge
5.79 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Lynn and Partly Sunny near Cohasset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynn to Cohasset?
The road trip is about 32 miles (51.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Lynn and 16 miles from Cohasset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lynn and Partly Sunny near Cohasset.
Stop Ideas Near South Boston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Boston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Cohasset. Straight-line distance: 17.24 mi (27.74 km).
#1 Lynn
The third most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 94,539 |
| Coordinates | 42.4667600, -70.9494900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cohasset
City in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 8,529 |
| Coordinates | 42.2417700, -70.8036500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cohasset (-70.80365, 42.24177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.42 | $10.85 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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