Origin
Ayer, MA
Late night in Ayer on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ayer, MA to Lynn, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
43.6 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ayer, MA
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Lynn, MA
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Trip Overview
Ayer to Lynn is 43.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 3 minutes via US 3, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region to the same region. It's a fairly straightforward drive, mostly on major highways, making it a practical option for a quick transfer or a short day trip. You'll spend a good portion of the drive on the Yankee Division Highway and I-495, so expect typical highway conditions for this part of the Northeast. Consider this route when you need a reliable and relatively quick connection between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 3 | 11.1 mi | 14m |
| I 495 | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Walnut Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| West Water Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Littleton Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Ayer Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Prospect Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 3
— 11.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ayer, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on MA 2A; MA 111
398 ft
·
11 sec
·
Park Street
2
Turn left onto MA 2A; MA 111
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on MA 2A; MA 111
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Harvard Road
4
Enter roundabout onto MA 2A; MA 110
425 ft
·
7 sec
·
Littleton Road
5
Continue on MA 2A; MA 110
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Littleton Road
6
Continue on MA 2A; MA 110
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Ayer Road
7
Continue on MA 2A; MA 110
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
9
Merge onto I 495
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 89A-B-C
Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Lowell Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 89A
Toward US 3 South: Burlington
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto US 3
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
US 3
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 3
Exit 72A
Toward I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 3
15
Merge onto I 95; US 3; MA 128
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 56A
Toward MA 28 South: Stoneham
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto MA 28
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
18
Turn sharp left onto North Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Street
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on Prospect Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Street
20
Turn right onto North Avenue
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto West Water Street
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Water Street
22
At end of road, turn right onto MA 129
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Walnut Street
23
Continue on MA 129
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Walnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn right onto Kirtland Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Kirtland Street
25
Turn left onto Marion Street
363 ft
·
7 sec
·
Marion Street
26
Enter roundabout onto Federal Street
141 ft
·
2 sec
·
Federal Street
27
Continue on Federal Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Federal Street
28
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
264 ft
·
4 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
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Ayer, 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 225 decision points cluster between mile 15.5 and 33.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
15.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Lowell Connector
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 89A-B-C
Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire,...
8
15.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 3 South: Burlington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 89A
Toward US 3 South: Burlington
9
26.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 3
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3 toward I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 72A
Toward I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
7
33.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward MA 28 South: Stoneham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 56A
Toward MA 28 South: Stoneham
8
33.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
North Street
Turn sharp left onto North Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.98 one way
$13.96 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.61 | $15.22 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Lynn, MA
Late night in Lynn on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
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
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 3m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed bag of road types, with 47% of it being highway driving. You'll encounter stretches on US 3, I-495, and the Yankee Division Highway, providing a blend of faster travel and more varied road conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 11.1 miles on US 3, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. As you progress, the route transitions, moving from more open highway segments to potentially more developed areas as you approach your destination. Expect to navigate some interchanges and potentially varying speed limits along the way.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on US 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.5 miles in.
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 43.6 miles you will encounter 22 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 15.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.2 miles (US 3): 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.
Between Ayer, MA and Lynn, MA, road signs point toward Lawrence, Nashua New Hampshire and Peabody.
Lawrence
5.8 mi in
|
~9m
Nashua New Hampshire
15.5 mi in
|
~21m
Peabody
26.2 mi in
|
~34m
|
via US 3
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 43.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.1 miles on US 3. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 15.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.2 miles (US 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Salem Maritime 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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