How far is Lynn, MA from Truro, MA?
The driving distance from Lynn, MA to Truro, MA is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynn and Truro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn and Truro.
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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
8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
30.9 mi · 39 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on Pilgrim Highway
930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
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Continue on Sagamore Bridge
2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge
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Continue on Mid Cape Highway
35.8 mi · 50 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Orleans Rotary
148 m · 17 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
3.1 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on State Highway
2.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway
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Continue on Route 6
1.3 km · 1 min · Route 6
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Route 6
5.2 mi · 9 min · Route 6
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the exit slight right
115 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto North Pamet Road
115 m · 22 sec · North Pamet Road
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Continue on South Pamet Road
153 m · 22 sec · South Pamet Road
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Turn right onto Old Route 6A
66 m · 12 sec · Old Route 6A
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Route 6A
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynn and Truro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Mid Cape Highway
Continue on Mid Cape Highway
35.8 mi · 00h 50m
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 near Lynn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynn to Truro?
The road trip is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
White Island Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Lynn and 58.6 miles from Truro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.6 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 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.07 one way or $32.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Lynn is Partly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near White Island Shores
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Island Shores.
Route 128 station
Providence station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Truro. Straight-line distance: 56.46 mi (90.87 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 Truro
Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, comprising two villages: Truro and North Truro
| Population | 2,007 |
| Coordinates | 41.9934400, -70.0497500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Truro (-70.04975, 41.99344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $16.07 | $32.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $18.16 | $36.32 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $19.82 | $39.64 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $18.54 | $37.07 |
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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