Origin
Dunstable, MA
Morning in Dunstable on Tuesday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dunstable, 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
57m
Distance
38.2 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dunstable, MA
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Lynn, MA
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Trip Overview
This 38.2-mile drive from Dunstable, MA to Lynn, MA is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 57 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via US 3 and the Yankee Division Highway, with some time spent on Walnut Street. Given the relatively short distance and moderate duration, it's an uncomplicated journey. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $6, making it an economical option. Both your starting and ending points are within the Northeast region, keeping the travel experience consistent geographically. This route offers a straightforward way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 3 | 18.5 mi | 22m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Walnut Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| West Water Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Dunstable Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Lowell Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Prospect Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 3
— 18.5 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunstable, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Keep slight right at fork onto Lowell Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lowell Street
3
Continue on Dunstable Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Dunstable Road
4
Turn left onto Westford Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Westford Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 3 South: Burlington
6
Merge onto US 3
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
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.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 3
9
Merge onto I 95; US 3; MA 128
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 56A
Toward MA 28 South: Stoneham
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto MA 28
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn sharp left onto North Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Street
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on Prospect Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Street
14
Turn right onto North Avenue
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto West Water Street
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Water Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto MA 129
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Walnut Street
17
Continue on MA 129
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Walnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto Kirtland Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Kirtland Street
19
Turn left onto Marion Street
363 ft
·
7 sec
·
Marion Street
20
Enter roundabout onto Federal Street
141 ft
·
2 sec
·
Federal Street
21
Continue on Federal Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Federal Street
22
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
264 ft
·
4 sec
·
Market Square
23
Continue on Market Square
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Market Square
24
Continue on South Common Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Common Street
25
Continue on City Hall Square
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
City Hall Square
26
Continue on Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Central Avenue
27
Turn left onto Liberty Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Liberty Street
28
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Essex Street
29
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
30
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Dunstable, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 36.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 3
Merge onto US 3
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
20.8 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
27.7 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
28.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
North Street
Turn sharp left onto North Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
36.6 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Federal Street
Enter roundabout onto Federal Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.11 one way
$12.23 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.67 | $13.33 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.25 | $14.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.43 | $16.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
8:09 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
57m 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 mixed driving experience on this route, with about 48% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.5 miles on US 3, which provides a good opportunity to settle in. As you transition between US 3, the Yankee Division Highway, and Walnut Street, you'll notice the road character shift from faster highway speeds to more localized driving. This blend means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate loop but will also have periods of quicker travel.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.5 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 3.7 miles in near US 3.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 38.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (US 3): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.8 miles (US 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Dunstable, MA to Lynn, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Peabody along the way.
Peabody
20.8 mi in
|
~28m
|
via US 3
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 57m. Total distance: 38.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). 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 18.5 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 3.7 miles (US 3): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.8 miles (US 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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