Origin
Boxford, MA
Morning in Boxford on Tuesday
Local time
8:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boxford, 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
26m
Distance
17 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boxford, MA
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Lynn, MA
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Trip Overview
Boxford, MA to Lynn, MA is 17 miles and takes about 26 minutes via I 95, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and Massachusetts, offering a straightforward connection between these two points. It's a quick hop that's perfect for a day trip or an easy leg of a longer journey, requiring minimal planning. You'll experience a mixed drive that's mostly highway for a portion of the way, making it a convenient option when you need to cover a short distance efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| Lynnfield Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Newbury Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Chestnut Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Topsfield Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Essex Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Salem Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 7.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boxford, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on Topsfield Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Topsfield Road
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 95 South: Peabody, Boston
3
Merge onto I 95
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 66
Toward US 1 South: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn straight onto US 1
195 ft
·
3 sec
·
Newburyport Turnpike
6
Continue on US 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Newbury Street
7
Continue on US 1
512 ft
·
8 sec
·
Broadway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward MA 129 East: Lynn
9
Continue on this road
231 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
Toward MA 129 East: Lynn
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Turn sharp left onto MA 129
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salem Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto MA 129
105 ft
·
3 sec
·
Lynnfield Street
12
Continue on MA 129
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Lynnfield Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on MA 129
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on MA 129A
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
15
Turn right onto Essex Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Essex Street
16
Continue on Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Essex Street
17
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 17 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
8.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward US 1 South: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 66
Toward US 1 South: Boston
5
11 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward MA 129 East: Lynn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MA 129 East: Lynn
7
11.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
MA 129 / Salem Street
Turn sharp left onto MA 129 / Salem Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
17 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Rogers Avenue
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Morning in Lynn on Tuesday
Local time
8:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
18 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
26m 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 route presents a mixed drive, with 44% of it being highway, primarily on I 95. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 7.4 miles on I 95, offering a brief period of faster travel. As you transition off the interstate, expect to navigate local roads like Lynnfield Street and Newbury Street. This change in road type means you'll need to adjust your driving style from highway speeds to local traffic conditions. The overall feel is a blend of interstate efficiency and local road navigation.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.4 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near I 95.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.5 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Boxford, MA to Lynn, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
1.1 mi in
|
~1m
About the Cities
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 26m. Total distance: 17 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). 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 7.4 miles on I 95. 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 1.5 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (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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