Origin
Hudson, MA
Late night in Hudson on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hudson, 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
1h 8m
Distance
44.9 mi
72 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hudson, MA
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Lynn, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel the 44.9 miles from Hudson to Lynn, expect a straightforward journey that takes roughly 1 hour and 8 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip within the Northeast, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Massachusetts Turnpike, Bolton Street, and North Shore Road to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of just $7, this drive is an economical choice for a quick transit between these two Massachusetts towns. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that favors efficiency over sightseeing, making it ideal for those who simply need to get from point A to point B without unnecessary complications.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 25.2 mi | 32m |
| North Shore Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Bolton Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Lynnway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Ted Williams Tunnel | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Framingham Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Maple Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| McClellan Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 25.2 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on this road
228 ft
·
22 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto MA 62
528 ft
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
4
Continue on Broad Street
101 ft
·
3 sec
·
Broad Street
5
Enter roundabout onto MA 85
213 ft
·
3 sec
·
Washington Street
6
Continue on MA 85
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Washington Street
7
Continue on MA 85
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Washington Street
8
Continue on MA 85
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Bolton Street
9
Continue on MA 85
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Bolton Street
10
Continue on MA 85
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Maple Street
11
Continue on MA 85
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Marlboro Road
12
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 85
152 ft
·
5 sec
·
Marlboro Road
13
Continue on Framingham Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Framingham Road
14
Continue on MA 30
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Boston Road
15
Turn sharp right onto Central Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Street
16
Turn left onto MA 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Turnpike Road
17
Continue on MA 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Worcester Road
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East
Use the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto I 90
24 mi
·
30 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on I 90
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ted Williams Tunnel
22
Continue on I 90
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto MA 1A
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Boston Expressway
24
Continue on MA 1A
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
McClellan Highway
25
Continue on MA 1A
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Burbank Highway
26
Take the exit onto MA 1A
366 ft
·
11 sec
·
MA 1A
27
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
28
Continue on MA 1A
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
29
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
375 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Shore Road
30
Continue on MA 1A
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Shore Road
31
Continue on MA 1A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lynnway
32
Turn left onto MA 1A
504 ft
·
12 sec
·
MA 1A
Use the left lane.
33
Continue on Market Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Market Street
34
Turn right onto Liberty Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Liberty Street
35
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Essex Street
36
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
37
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from Hudson, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 62 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 62 / Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MA 85 / Washington Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 85 / Washington Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Central Street
Turn sharp right onto Central Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfi...
8
9.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpik...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.19 one way
$14.37 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.84 | $15.67 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.53 | $17.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.55
Massachusetts Turnpike
(25.2 mi)
$1.50
Turnpike Road
(0.6 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Late night in Lynn on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
9 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
1h 8m 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 trip features a mixed drive profile, balancing high-speed transit with local navigation. You will spend about 59% of your time on highways, providing a steady rhythm for the majority of the journey. The most significant portion of the drive is a 25.2-mile stretch on the Massachusetts Turnpike, which allows you to cover ground quickly before transitioning to local roads. As you move away from the highway, the road character shifts, requiring more attention as you navigate through the final segments of the route. Expect a transition from the structured, fast-paced environment of the turnpike to the more varied conditions of the local street network as you approach your destination.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.2 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 early in the drive near MA 62 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.9 miles you will encounter 16 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: near the start (MA 62 / Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1 miles (MA 85 / Washington Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.4 miles (Central Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
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.
Between Hudson, MA and Lynn, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Boston and Massachusetts Turnpike East.
Springfield
9.4 mi in
|
~18m
Boston
9.4 mi in
|
~18m
Massachusetts Turnpike East
9.8 mi in
|
~18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 44.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). 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 25.2 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.55 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.
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: near the start (MA 62 / Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1 miles (MA 85 / Washington Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.4 miles (Central Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
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.
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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