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Trip from Blandford, 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

2h 17m

Distance

118.5 mi

191 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 8m ★
6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m

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

Downtown Blandford, MA, MA

Blandford, MA

Renata Meneses

city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Lynn, MA

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Trip Overview

This 118.5-mile journey from Blandford, MA, to Lynn, MA, will take approximately 2 hours and 17 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, it's a straightforward drive with a modest fuel cost of around $19. The route primarily utilizes local roads, offering a more intimate travel experience through the Northeast region. You'll navigate through familiar Massachusetts landscapes without relying on major highways, making it a relaxed option for a day out or a segment of a larger trip.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

59.2 miles from Blandford, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Woronoco Road
Blandford Road
Maple Street
Orange Street
Elm Street
Union Avenue
North Elm Street
Friendlys Way

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Woronoco Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
2

Continue on Woronoco Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Woronoco Road
3

Continue on Blandford Road

2.8 mi · 4 min · Blandford Road
4

Turn right

5.7 mi · 10 min
5

Turn left onto Maple Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Maple Street
6

At the end of the road, turn right onto Orange Street

279 ft · 15 sec · Orange Street
7

Turn left onto Elm Street

344 ft · 12 sec · Elm Street
8

Turn slight right onto Union Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Union Avenue
9

Merge slight left onto North Elm Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · North Elm Street
10

Turn right

0.1 mi · 23 sec
11

Turn left onto Friendlys Way

354 ft · 12 sec · Friendlys Way
12

Continue straight

0.1 mi · 19 sec
13

Keep slight right

0.3 mi · 35 sec
14

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

95 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
15

Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

1.6 mi · 2 min · Ted Williams Tunnel
16

Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

1.1 mi · 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
17

Merge slight left onto East Boston Expressway

0.3 mi · 34 sec · East Boston Expressway
18

Continue on McClellan Highway

1.1 mi · 1 min · McClellan Highway
19

Continue on Lee Burbank Highway

1.0 mi · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway
20

Take the exit slight right

367 ft · 11 sec
21

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mahoney Circle

7 ft · Mahoney Circle
22

Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
23

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Butler Circle

374 ft · 5 sec · Butler Circle
24

Exit the rotary onto North Shore Road

2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road
25

Continue on Lynnway

1.7 mi · 2 min · Lynnway
26

Turn left

505 ft · 12 sec
27

Continue on Market Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Market Street
28

Turn right onto Liberty Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Liberty Street
29

Turn left onto Essex Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Essex Street
30

Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

66 ft · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue
31

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 17-minute duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Consider departing Blandford, MA, in the morning to maximize your time in Lynn, MA, and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With no designated stops and a short overall distance, you have the flexibility to pull over as needed for brief breaks or fuel. Keep an eye on your navigation, especially as you'll be on local roads like Woronoco Road and Blandford Road for the entire 118.5 miles. The $19 fuel estimate is a good baseline for planning.

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 59.2 miles from Blandford, MA, or about 1h 8m into the drive.

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 26 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.2 miles or 1h 8m 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 52m

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 Blandford, 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 Blandford, MA

This is one driving day of about 118.5 miles and 2h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Blandford, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Southbridge, MA

59 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

Holyoke, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Southbridge, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.2 miles from Blandford, 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

Turkish Lazuri Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Allston, Massachusetts

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 101.6

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+17746787940

Visit website

In House Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brighton, Massachusetts

1 mi

El Calenton Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indian Orchard, Massachusetts

0.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

2nd Street Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 110

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16176611311

Visit website

Turkish Lazuri Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 101.6

Allston, Massachusetts

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+17746787940

Visit website

In House Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 101.6

Brighton, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16175887575

Visit website

El Calenton Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 25.4

Indian Orchard, Massachusetts

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+14132737226

Visit website

Brighton Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 101.6

Brighton, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16177874244

Visit website

Brickhouse Tavern

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 25.4

Indian Orchard, Massachusetts

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+14133632728

Visit website

Palmer Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 33.9

Palmer, Massachusetts

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14132896956

Visit website

Kushala Sip Lounge & Cafe Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 110

Chelsea, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+16174661536

Visit website

Steaming Tender Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 33.9

Palmer, Massachusetts

Hours: 4–9 pm

+14132832744

Visit website

2nd Street Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 110

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16176611311

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 8.5

Westfield, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Titanic Historical Society

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 25.4

Indian Orchard, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+14135434770

Visit website

USS Constitution Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 110

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

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 110

Boston, MA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16172425601

Visit website

Museum of Science

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 110

Boston, Massachusetts

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16177232500

Visit website

Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 101.6

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16174961027

Visit website

Soldiers and Sailors Monument

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 110

Boston, Massachusetts

Hours: 6 am–11:30 pm

+16176354505

Visit website

Dungeon Rock

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 118.5

Lynn, Massachusetts

EcoTarium

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 67.7

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15089292700

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.96 one way

$37.93 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $20.68 $41.36
premium $4.82 $22.50 $45.00
diesel $5.61 $26.16 $52.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.6 0 $12.44 $5.69
Efficient EV 29.6 0 $10.37 $4.74
EV Truck/SUV 47.4 0 $16.59 $7.58

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% 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 Jun 21, 2022

Origin

Blandford, MA

Night in Blandford on Saturday

Local time

9:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lynn, MA

Night in Lynn on Saturday

Local time

9:18 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

25 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 17m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 118.5-mile route, as it features a 0% highway share. You'll be continuously engaged with the road, navigating through towns and rural areas. The absence of long highway stretches means you'll likely experience a consistent pace, with frequent turns and changes in scenery as you traverse Massachusetts. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be actively managing your direction, making it a hands-on experience.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Woronoco Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Blandford, MA to Lynn, MA is easy. At 2h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blandford, MA to Lynn, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 118.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blandford, MA to Lynn, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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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