This 157.6-mile journey from Cheshire to Lynn, Massachusetts, is a straightforward drive that can comfortably be completed in about 3 hours and 28 minutes. It's an ideal one-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The estimated fuel cost is around $25, making it an economical choice for a quick getaway within the Northeast region. You'll spend most of your time on the Massachusetts Turnpike, offering a consistent and efficient travel experience. This route is perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
78.8 miles from Cheshire, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 49m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
125.6 mi
2h 28m
Cheshire Road
3.6 mi
5m
Holmes Road
3.5 mi
7m
South State Road
3.4 mi
6m
North Shore Road
2.7 mi
4m
Veterans Memorial Highway
2.3 mi
2m
Pittsfield Road
2 mi
3m
Lynnway
1.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 125.6 mi, about 2h 28m
Traffic on I-90
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 141 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,911 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,567
Quietest
2 AM
~224 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheshire, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on Church Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·Church Street
2
Turn left onto MA 8
0.3 mi·32 sec·South Street
3
Continue on MA 8
3.4 mi·6 min·South State Road
4
Continue on MA 8
3.6 mi·5 min·Cheshire Road
5
Continue on MA 9
1.0 mi·2 min·Merrill Road
6
Turn left onto Junction Road
438 ft·12 sec·Junction Road
7
Continue on Junction Road
181 ft·4 sec·Junction Road
8
Turn straight onto East Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Street
9
Turn left onto Newell Street
0.4 mi·59 sec·Newell Street
10
Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Dorchester Avenue
11
At end of road, turn right onto Elm Street
0.2 mi·28 sec·Elm Street
12
Turn left onto Holmes Road
3.5 mi·7 min·Holmes Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 7; US 20
2.0 mi·3 min·Pittsfield Road
14
Continue on US 7; US 20
2.3 mi·2 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Continue on US 20
1.2 mi·2 min·Lee Road
16
Continue on US 20
1.2 mi·2 min·Laurel Street
17
Continue on US 20
0.2 mi·12 sec·West Center Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto US 20
0.4 mi·1 min·Main Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 20
0.1 mi·26 sec·Park Street
20
Continue on US 20
0.5 mi·1 min·Housatonic Street
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·52 sec
23
Merge onto I 90
125 mi·2 hr 26 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on I 90
1.6 mi·2 min·Ted Williams Tunnel
25
Continue on I 90
1.1 mi·1 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Merge onto MA 1A
0.3 mi·34 sec·East Boston Expressway
27
Continue on MA 1A
1.0 mi·1 min·McClellan Highway
28
Continue on MA 1A
1.0 mi·2 min·Lee Burbank Highway
29
Take the exit onto MA 1A
366 ft·11 sec·MA 1A
30
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
7 ft·0 sec·Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
31
Continue on MA 1A
0.4 mi·34 sec·Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
32
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
375 ft·4 sec·North Shore Road
33
Continue on MA 1A
2.6 mi·4 min·North Shore Road
34
Continue on MA 1A
1.7 mi·2 min·Lynnway
35
Turn left onto MA 1A
504 ft·12 sec·MA 1A
Use the left lane.
36
Continue on Market Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·Market Street
37
Turn right onto Liberty Street
0.3 mi·43 sec·Liberty Street
38
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Essex Street
39
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft·2 sec·Rogers Avenue
40
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 28-minute duration, starting your drive in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in planning your break; consider a stop around the halfway point to stretch your legs. The $25 fuel cost is an estimate, so checking current prices before you depart is always a good idea. For this route, keeping an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the long 125.6-mile stretch on the Massachusetts Turnpike, is important as services can be spaced out.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.8 miles from Cheshire, MA, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.6 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 35 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.8 miles or 1h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 49m
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 Cheshire, 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 Cheshire, MA
This is one driving day of about 157.6 miles and 3h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Cheshire, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 125.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 152 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|MA 8 / South Street
Turn left onto MA 8 / South Street
Navigation decision point
5
10 mi into trip|~19m in|Elm Street
At end of road, turn right onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.7 mi into trip|~27m in|US 7; US 20 / Pittsfield Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 7; US 20 / Pittsfield Road
Navigation decision point
5
22.4 mi into trip|~43m 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
152 mi into trip|~3h 19m 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
$27.95 one way
$55.90 round trip
$4.51/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.90
$30.39
$60.78
premium
$5.29
$32.83
$65.66
diesel
$5.35
$33.20
$66.39
Estimated Tolls: $7.53
Massachusetts Turnpike
(125.6 mi)$7.53
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
$28
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.3
0
$16.55
$7.56
Efficient EV
39.4
0
$13.79
$6.30
EV Truck/SUV
63
0
$22.06
$10.09
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Cheshire, MA
Afternoon
in Cheshire on Wednesday
Local time
3:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Patchy Fog
NW 2 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Lynn, MA
Afternoon
in Lynn on Wednesday
Local time
3:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
N 7 mph21% chanceLive 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
8 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
3h 28m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Boston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 146.8
Park Closure: Dorchester Heights Temporary Public Access Restrictions
Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 157.6
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
$15
near mile 146.8
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 146.8
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 135.9
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 65.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 80% of the route utilizing major roadways like the Massachusetts Turnpike. You'll encounter long stretches of consistent speed, including a significant 125.6-mile segment on the Turnpike, which means fewer turns and more time enjoying the open road. While the majority of the drive is on high-speed highways, the initial and final portions will involve local roads such as Cheshire Road and Holmes Road, offering a slight change of pace before you merge onto the main thoroughfare. This blend provides a balance of efficient travel and a touch of local scenery.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 125.6 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Cheshire Road. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MA 8 / South Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 157.6 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 0.1 miles (MA 8 / South Street): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (US 7; US 20 / Pittsfield Road): Navigation decision point.
Cheshire is a town in the Berkshires of Massachusetts. Portions of the town are on Mount Greylock and must be accessed from adjacent towns if traveling by vehicle. Cheshire has a small population; restaurant and lodging options are limited, but the town has extensive offerings for outdoor activities including hiking, cycling, boating, swimming, fishing, and hunting.
Top landmarks
•Old Churchyard Cemetery — historic cemetery in Cheshire, Massachusetts, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 28m. Total distance: 157.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 125.6 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.53 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MA 8 / South Street): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (US 7; US 20 / Pittsfield Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Lynn, MA, but most travelers stay overnight.
