Origin
Ludlow, MA
Late night in Ludlow on Sunday
Local time
3:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ludlow, 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 59m
Distance
93 mi
150 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ludlow, MA
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Lynn, MA
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Trip Overview
Ludlow, MA to Lynn, MA is 93 miles and takes about 1 hour 59 minutes via Massachusetts Turnpike and North Shore Road, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, starting in the Northeast region and ending in the same area. It's a fairly direct drive, mostly on highways, making it a straightforward option for a quick trip. Given its short duration and manageable cost, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion without requiring extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.5 miles from Ludlow, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 81.4 mi | 1h 37m |
| North Shore Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Lynnway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Ted Williams Tunnel | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| McClellan Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lee Burbank Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Boston Expressway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 81.4 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ludlow, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on this road
130 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
181 ft
·
14 sec
3
Turn right
73 ft
·
11 sec
4
Turn left onto Walnut Street
285 ft
·
14 sec
·
Walnut Street
5
Turn right onto Oak Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Oak Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto Howard Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Howard Street
7
Turn right onto Sewall Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Sewall Street
8
At end of road, turn right onto MA 21
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Center Street
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Use the right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 90
80 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on I 90
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ted Williams Tunnel
13
Continue on I 90
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto MA 1A
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Boston Expressway
15
Continue on MA 1A
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
McClellan Highway
16
Continue on MA 1A
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Burbank Highway
17
Take the exit onto MA 1A
366 ft
·
11 sec
·
MA 1A
18
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
19
Continue on MA 1A
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
20
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
375 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Shore Road
21
Continue on MA 1A
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Shore Road
22
Continue on MA 1A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lynnway
23
Turn left onto MA 1A
504 ft
·
12 sec
·
MA 1A
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on Market Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Market Street
25
Turn right onto Liberty Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Liberty Street
26
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Essex Street
27
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 1-hour 59-minute drive, starting your trip in the morning is usually best to avoid the worst of the regional traffic, especially as you get closer to the Boston metropolitan area. Since the total distance is only 93 miles and the fuel cost is estimated at $15, you won't need many stops. However, be mindful that the longest stretch on the Massachusetts Turnpike is over 81 miles, so plan for a brief stop for fuel or a stretch break before you begin that segment if needed. Keep an eye out for the increased number of exits as you transition off the Turnpike onto the North Shore roads.
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 46.5 miles from Ludlow, MA, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.4 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 20 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.5 miles or 58m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lynn, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Ludlow, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ludlow, MA
This is one driving day of about 93 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Ludlow, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 81.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.5 miles from Ludlow, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.4 miles.
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 185 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 1.1 — 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
|
Walnut Street
Turn left onto Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Howard Street
At end of road, turn left onto Howard Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MA 21 / Center Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 21 / Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.88 one way
$29.77 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $16.23 | $32.46 |
| premium | $4.82 | $17.66 | $35.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.53 | $41.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.88
Massachusetts Turnpike
(81.4 mi)
$4.88
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
$15
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.76 | $4.46 |
| Efficient EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.14 | $3.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.02 | $5.95 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Late night in Lynn on Sunday
Local time
3:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
13 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
1h 59m 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.
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 83.4
Park Closure: Dorchester Heights Temporary Public Access Restrictions
Park Closure: Great Hall of Faneuil Hall
Salem Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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 93
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
. . . 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 83.4
View on nps.gov
Adams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
$15
near mile 80.1
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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 70.5
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
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
~24 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 88% of the drive on higher-speed roads. You'll spend most of your time on the Massachusetts Turnpike, covering an impressive longest stretch of 81.4 miles. The transition to surface roads like North Shore Road and Lynnway will occur later in the drive, bringing you into more local traffic and potentially denser exit sequences as you approach your destination.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81.4 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and North Shore Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Walnut Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 93 miles you will encounter 18 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 (Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Howard Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (MA 21 / Center Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Ludlow, MA
Full guide →Ludlow is a town in central Massachusetts, about a 15- to 20-minute drive to downtown Springfield.
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 1h 59m. Total distance: 93 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 81.4 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.88 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: at 0.1 miles (Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Howard Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (MA 21 / Center Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Salem Maritime 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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