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Trip from Agawam, MA to Lynn, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 14m

Distance

105 mi

169 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 5m ★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Agawam, MA, MA

Agawam, MA

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city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Lynn, MA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Agawam to Lynn covers 105 miles across Massachusetts, typically taking about 2 hours and 14 minutes. This route is designed as a straightforward day trip, making an overnight stay unnecessary for most drivers. You can expect to spend approximately $17 on fuel for the journey, which keeps the trip budget-friendly. By utilizing the Massachusetts Turnpike, US 20, and North Shore Road, you navigate efficiently through the Northeast corridor. Because the drive is relatively short and direct, it serves as a practical connection between these two points in the state. Whether you are heading to the coast for the day or commuting, this route offers a reliable path without requiring complex logistics.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

52.5 miles from Agawam, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike 85.1 mi 1h 41m
US 20 5.5 mi 7m
North Shore Road 2.7 mi 4m
Lynnway 1.7 mi 2m
Main Street 1.7 mi 3m
Ted Williams Tunnel 1.6 mi 2m
McClellan Highway 1 mi 1m
Lee Burbank Highway 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 85.1 mi, about 1h 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Agawam, MA and Lynn, MA.

1

Start on School Street

103 ft · 7 sec · School Street
2

Turn right onto MA 159

1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
3

Turn right onto MA 147

528 ft · 15 sec · Suffield Street
4

Turn left onto River Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · River Street
5

Turn right onto Park Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Park Street
6

Continue on Park Avenue

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Park Avenue
7

Enter roundabout onto US 20

212 ft · 3 sec · North End Bridge
8

Continue on US 20

0.2 mi · 15 sec · North End Bridge
9

Continue on US 20

0.2 mi · 11 sec · West Street
10

Continue on US 20

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Plainfield Street
11

Turn slight right onto US 20

0.2 mi · 10 sec · US 20
12

Keep slight left at fork onto US 20

5.4 mi · 7 min · US 20
Toward I 291 East, US 20 East
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Exit 7 Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
15

Merge onto I 90

84 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
16

Continue on I 90

1.6 mi · 2 min · Ted Williams Tunnel
17

Continue on I 90

1.1 mi · 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Merge onto MA 1A

0.3 mi · 34 sec · East Boston Expressway
19

Continue on MA 1A

1.0 mi · 1 min · McClellan Highway
20

Continue on MA 1A

1.0 mi · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway
21

Take the exit onto MA 1A

366 ft · 11 sec · MA 1A
22

Enter roundabout onto MA 1A

7 ft · 0 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
23

Continue on MA 1A

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
24

Enter roundabout onto MA 1A

375 ft · 4 sec · North Shore Road
25

Continue on MA 1A

2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road
26

Continue on MA 1A

1.7 mi · 2 min · Lynnway
27

Turn left onto MA 1A

504 ft · 12 sec · MA 1A
Use the left lane.
28

Continue on Market Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Market Street
29

Turn right onto Liberty Street

0.3 mi · 43 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

Since this is a manageable 2-hour and 14-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Aim to avoid peak traffic hours on the Massachusetts Turnpike to ensure you maintain your estimated travel duration. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you can easily pace the trip based on your personal comfort level. Be mindful that the highway-heavy nature of this route means you should check your fuel levels before merging onto the Turnpike, as the longest 85.1-mile stretch offers fewer opportunities to exit. Planning your trip as a single-day excursion is the most efficient way to handle this distance, allowing you to reach Lynn without the need for mid-way lodging.

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 52.5 miles from Agawam, MA, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.1 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 23 miles or 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 52.5 miles or 1h 6m 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 46m

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 Agawam, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Agawam, MA

This is one driving day of about 105 miles and 2h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Agawam, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 85.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Westborough, MA

53 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

Palmer, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Grafton, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.5 miles from Agawam, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

El Morro Bakery and Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Springfield, Massachusetts

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 7.5

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14137371418

Visit website

Cafe Landwer

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Boston, Massachusetts

0.8 mi

Turkish Lazuri Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Allston, Massachusetts

1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

2nd Street Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16176611311

Visit website

El Morro Bakery and Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 7.5

Springfield, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14137371418

Visit website

Cafe Landwer

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 90

Boston, Massachusetts

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+18572502689

Visit website

Turkish Lazuri Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 90

Allston, Massachusetts

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+17746787940

Visit website

Kushala Sip Lounge & Cafe Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 97.5

Chelsea, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+16174661536

Visit website

Cafe sauvage

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 90

Boston, Massachusetts

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18572264799

Visit website

Kaptain Jimmy's Restaurant & Distillery

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Agawam, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14137892222

Visit website

Laughing Monk Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $30 to $40 mile 90

Boston, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+16172328000

Visit website

E.B's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Agawam, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14137893525

Visit website

2nd Street Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16176611311

Visit website

Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 90

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16174961027

Visit website

USS Constitution Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 97.5

Charlestown, Massachusetts

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+16174261812

Visit website

Boston National Historical Park - Charlestown Navy Yard

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 97.5

Boston, MA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16172425601

Visit website

Museum of Science

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 90

Boston, Massachusetts

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16177232500

Visit website

Dungeon Rock

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 105

Lynn, Massachusetts

Soldiers and Sailors Monument

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 90

Boston, Massachusetts

Hours: 6 am–11:30 pm

+16176354505

Visit website

Rumney Marsh Reservation

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 105

Saugus, Massachusetts

+16177275350

Visit website

LEGO® Discovery Center Boston

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 97.5

Somerville, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+16177025593

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 99.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
4 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 20

Keep slight left at fork onto US 20 toward I 291 East, US 20 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 291 East, US 20 East
6
9.4 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 7 Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
6
9.6 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
5
10.2 mi into trip | ~16m in | I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
99.3 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in | MA 1A / Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

Enter roundabout onto MA 1A / Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.80 one way

$33.61 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $18.33 $36.65
premium $4.82 $19.94 $39.88
diesel $5.61 $23.18 $46.37

Estimated Tolls: $5.10

Massachusetts Turnpike (85.1 mi) $5.10

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

$17

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.5 0 $11.02 $5.04
Efficient EV 26.3 0 $9.19 $4.20
EV Truck/SUV 42 0 $14.70 $6.72

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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 14, 2026

Origin

Agawam, MA

Night in Agawam on Saturday

Local time

10:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 2 to 12 mph 38% chance Live forecast

Destination

Lynn, MA

Night in Lynn on Saturday

Local time

10:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°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.

Temperature spread

28 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

2h 14m 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 trip is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 87% of your travel occurring on major roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm on the Massachusetts Turnpike, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 85.1 miles. While the bulk of the journey involves high-speed interstate travel, the transition onto US 20 and North Shore Road brings a shift in pace as you approach your destination. The experience behind the wheel is consistent and functional, prioritizing efficiency over technical driving. Expect a predictable flow that allows you to cover the majority of the 105-mile distance with minimal variation in road type until the final approach.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 85.1 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and US 20. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near US 20.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 105 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (US 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Agawam, MA and Lynn, MA, road signs point toward Albany and Boston.

Albany

9.4 mi in | ~14m

Boston

9.6 mi in | ~14m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 105 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 85.1 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $5.10 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts 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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (US 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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