Origin
Acushnet, MA
Late night in Acushnet on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Acushnet, 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 29m
Distance
65.6 mi
106 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Acushnet, MA
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Lynn, MA
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Trip Overview
Acushnet, MA to Lynn, MA is 65.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via Amvets Highway and I-93, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, traveling from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and navigating local roads, interspersed with some highway travel. It's a straightforward, same-day journey well-suited for a quick trip between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 23.3 mi | 26m |
| Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway | 13.2 mi | 15m |
| 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 |
| Salem Turnpike | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Acushnet Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 23.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Acushnet, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on Hayes Street
398 ft
·
19 sec
·
Hayes Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto Mill Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Mill Road
5
Continue on Mill Road
82 ft
·
2 sec
·
Mill Road
6
Turn right onto Belleville Avenue
100 ft
·
5 sec
·
Belleville Avenue
7
Turn left onto Mill Road
267 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mill Road
8
Turn right onto Acushnet Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Acushnet Avenue
9
Take the ramp
0.9 mi
·
2 min
10
Merge onto MA 140
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 20A
Toward MA 24 North: Boston
12
Merge onto MA 24
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 41A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 93; US 1
12 mi
·
15 min
·
I 93; US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
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.
17
Take the exit
275 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Fourth Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto Fourth Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fourth Street
19
Continue on Fourth Street
104 ft
·
5 sec
·
Fourth Street
20
Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Hawthorn Street
21
Continue on Broadway
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway
22
Continue on MA 107
158 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broadway
23
Merge onto MA 60; MA 107
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Albert J Brown Circle
24
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107
237 ft
·
7 sec
·
Albert J Brown Circle
25
Turn slight right onto MA 107
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
26
Continue on MA 107
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Salem Turnpike
27
Continue on MA 107
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Avenue
Use the straight lane.
28
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
Market Square
29
Continue on Market Square
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Market Square
30
Continue on South Common Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Common Street
31
Continue on City Hall Square
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
City Hall Square
32
Continue on Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Central Avenue
33
Turn left onto Liberty Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Liberty Street
34
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Essex Street
35
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
36
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Acushnet, 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 58 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MA 140 / Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
Merge onto MA 140 / Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
16.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward MA 24 North: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 20A
Toward MA 24 North: Boston
9
40.2 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
55.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
58 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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
$10.50 one way
$21.00 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| premium | $4.82 | $12.46 | $24.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.48 | $28.97 |
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
$11
Tolls
$0
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.89 | $3.15 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.18 | $4.20 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Late night in Lynn on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain
NE 1 to 9 mph
32% chance
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
4 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
1h 29m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll be making numerous directional changes. While only 29% of the journey is on highways like I-93, the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 23.3 miles on Amvets Highway. You'll experience a mix of faster highway segments and more intricate local road navigation as you progress. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires attention to turns and road signs.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
36 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 3.5 miles in near MA 140 / Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.6 miles you will encounter 20 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 3.5 miles (MA 140 / Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 40.2 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.
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 Acushnet, MA to Lynn, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Revere along the way.
Revere
55.4 mi in
|
~1h 12m
|
via US 1
About the Cities
Starting in Acushnet, MA
Full guide →Founded 1659
New Bedford is in Massachusetts on the southern coast. New Bedford's excellent harbor made it a natural fishing and whaling center. It was the world's premier whaling port in the 19th century, and, for a time, "the richest city in the world" and "the city that lit the world" because of whale oil production. New Bedford neighbor Acushnet is the birthplace of the Titleist golf ball.
Top landmarks
- • Head of the River Historic District — historic district in Massachusetts, United States
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 29m. Total distance: 65.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
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 3.5 miles (MA 140 / Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 40.2 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.
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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