Gill, MA to Lynn, MA is 102 miles and takes about 2h 28m via Mohawk Trail and Concord Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, beginning in the Northeast region and ending in the same area. You'll experience a mixed drive, so expect some variety in the road conditions and speed. It's a manageable distance for a single-day trip, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a straightforward journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51 miles from Gill, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Mohawk Trail
36.1 mi
50m
Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi
16m
US 3
11.1 mi
14m
I 495
10.7 mi
12m
Yankee Division Highway
5.6 mi
7m
Gulf Road
4.3 mi
7m
Walnut Street
3.4 mi
5m
Main Road
3.2 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Mohawk Trail
— 36.1 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gill, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on River Road
226 ft·12 sec·River Road
2
Turn right onto Main Road
3.2 mi·5 min·Main Road
3
Continue on Gill Center Road
0.1 mi·13 sec·Gill Center Road
4
Turn right onto MA 10
1.2 mi·1 min·MA 10
5
Continue on MA 10; MA 63
0.3 mi·34 sec·Main Street
6
Turn right onto Maple Street
1.0 mi·2 min·Maple Street
7
Continue on Gulf Road
4.3 mi·7 min·Gulf Road
8
Continue on North Street
2.4 mi·4 min·North Street
9
Turn left onto MA 2
1.6 mi·2 min·West Main Street
10
Continue on MA 2
36 mi·50 min·Mohawk Trail
11
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2
12 mi·16 min·Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi·59 sec
Exit 113BToward I 495 North: LowellUse the right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
14
Merge onto I 495
11 mi·12 min·I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 89A-B-CToward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Lowell ConnectorUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 89AToward US 3 South: BurlingtonUse the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto US 3
9.8 mi·11 min·US 3
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
1.0 mi·2 min·US 3
Exit 72AToward I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, PeabodyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
0.3 mi·43 sec·US 3
20
Merge onto I 95; US 3; MA 128
5.6 mi·7 min·Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 56AToward MA 28 South: StonehamUse the slight right lane.
22
Turn straight onto MA 28
0.1 mi·19 sec·Main Street
23
Turn sharp left onto North Street
0.3 mi·29 sec·North Street
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on Prospect Street
1.0 mi·1 min·Prospect Street
25
Turn right onto North Avenue
0.4 mi·44 sec·North Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn left onto West Water Street
2.9 mi·4 min·West Water Street
27
At end of road, turn right onto MA 129
0.4 mi·34 sec·Walnut Street
28
Continue on MA 129
3.0 mi·4 min·Walnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn right onto Kirtland Street
0.2 mi·38 sec·Kirtland Street
30
Turn left onto Marion Street
363 ft·7 sec·Marion Street
31
Enter roundabout onto Federal Street
141 ft·2 sec·Federal Street
32
Continue on Federal Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·Federal Street
33
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
264 ft·4 sec·Market Square
34
Continue on Market Square
0.2 mi·13 sec·Market Square
35
Continue on South Common Street
0.5 mi·49 sec·South Common Street
36
Continue on City Hall Square
0.1 mi·11 sec·City Hall Square
37
Continue on Central Avenue
0.1 mi·10 sec·Central Avenue
38
Turn left onto Liberty Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·Liberty Street
39
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Essex Street
40
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft·2 sec·Rogers Avenue
41
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 28m estimated duration, this trip is easily completed in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. You won't need to rush, so consider leaving mid-morning to avoid early rush hour traffic. With a fuel cost estimated around $16, filling up before you leave Gill, MA, should be sufficient for the entire journey. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition between the Mohawk Trail and Concord Turnpike to ensure you're on the most efficient path.
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 51 miles from Gill, MA, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.1 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 22 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51 miles or 1h 16m 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 57m
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 Gill, 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 Gill, MA
This is one driving day of about 102 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Gill, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Mohawk Trail for about 36.1 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 26
5 decision points cluster between mile 62.6 and 92.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
62.6 mi into trip|~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward I 495 North: Lowell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 113B
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
8
73.9 mi into trip|~1h 45m 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
74.2 mi into trip|~1h 46m 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
84.6 mi into trip|~1h 58m 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
8
92.1 mi into trip|~2h 10m 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
$16.32 one way
$32.65 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$17.80
$35.60
premium
$4.82
$19.37
$38.74
diesel
$5.61
$22.52
$45.04
Estimated Tolls: $0.86
Concord Turnpike
(12.3 mi)$0.86
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
$16
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.6
0
$10.71
$4.90
Efficient EV
25.5
0
$8.92
$4.08
EV Truck/SUV
40.8
0
$14.28
$6.53
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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 Apr 21, 2026
Origin
Gill, MA
Morning
in Gill on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lynn, MA
Morning
in Lynn on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
4 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 28m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lowell National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...
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...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 84.4
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...
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.
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 98.5
. . . 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...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 102
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 35% of it on highways. You'll encounter some faster-paced sections, particularly on the Concord Turnpike and US 3, balanced with other road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 36.1 miles on the Mohawk Trail, suggesting a period of consistent travel before potential changes. As you progress, the drive will likely shift between more open highway and potentially more winding or local roads, keeping you engaged.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.1 mi on Mohawk Trail.
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 62.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 102 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 62.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Gill, MA and Lynn, MA, road signs point toward Lawrence, Nashua New Hampshire and Peabody.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 102 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). 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 36.1 miles on Mohawk Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.86 in tolls one way, starting with Concord 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.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 62.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
