If you are planning a trip from Lynn to Ashburnham, expect a straightforward journey covering 64.1 miles. You should budget about 1 hour and 36 minutes of actual driving time, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of approximately $10, it is a budget-friendly way to traverse the Northeast region. While the route is simple enough to complete in one go without scheduled stops, the mixed nature of the drive means you should remain alert behind the wheel. Whether you are heading out for a quick change of pace or visiting the inland areas of Massachusetts, this trip offers a manageable duration that won't leave you exhausted upon arrival.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32 miles from Lynn, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi
14m
US 3
10.7 mi
13m
I 495
10.7 mi
12m
Yankee Division Highway
5.6 mi
7m
Water Street
4.6 mi
7m
Concord Turnpike
3.8 mi
5m
Walnut Street
3.4 mi
5m
Ashburnham State Road
2.3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
— 10.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and Ashburnham, MA.
1
Start on Rogers Avenue
66 ft·3 sec·Rogers Avenue
2
Turn right onto Essex Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Essex Street
3
Continue on North Common Street
0.6 mi·55 sec·North Common Street
4
Continue on Market Square
0.1 mi·11 sec·Market Square
5
Enter roundabout onto Federal Street
109 ft·1 sec·Federal Street
6
Continue on Federal Street
0.2 mi·28 sec·Federal Street
7
Enter roundabout onto Marion Street
135 ft·2 sec·Marion Street
8
Continue on Marion Street
381 ft·6 sec·Marion Street
9
Turn right onto Kirtland Street
0.2 mi·41 sec·Kirtland Street
10
Turn left onto Walnut Street
0.3 mi·36 sec·Walnut Street
11
Continue on Walnut Street
3.1 mi·4 min·Walnut Street
12
Turn left onto MA 129
2.9 mi·4 min·Water Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto North Avenue
0.4 mi·43 sec·North Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Prospect Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Prospect Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn slight right onto Hopkins Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Hopkins Street
16
Turn left onto MA 28
0.1 mi·13 sec·Main Street
17
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward I 95 South: Waltham, Providence Rhode Island
18
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
5.6 mi·7 min·Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit onto US 3
0.1 mi·15 sec·US 3
Exit 50B-AToward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New HampshireUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
0.3 mi·34 sec·US 3
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 3
9.8 mi·11 min·US 3
Exit 50AToward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
22
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
0.5 mi·32 sec·US 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Exit 81B-CToward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, MarlboroUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·55 sec
Exit 81BToward I 495 South: Marlboro
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·33 sec
Toward I 495 South: Marlboro
26
Merge onto I 495
11 mi·12 min·I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 78BToward MA 2 West: Leominster
28
Merge onto MA 2
11 mi·14 min·Captain Isaac Davis Highway
29
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2
3.8 mi·5 min·Concord Turnpike
30
Turn right onto Abbott Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Abbott Avenue
31
At end of road, turn left onto MA 12
1.6 mi·2 min·Water Street
32
Turn left onto MA 2A; MA 12
0.2 mi·33 sec·Laurel Street
33
Turn slight right onto MA 2A; MA 12
1.1 mi·1 min·Kimball Street
34
Enter roundabout onto MA 2A; MA 12; MA 31
71 ft·3 sec·River Street
35
Continue on MA 2A; MA 12; MA 31
0.9 mi·2 min·River Street
36
Turn right onto Mayland Street
0.1 mi·33 sec·Mayland Street
37
Continue on Fairview Street
508 ft·28 sec·Fairview Street
38
Turn left onto Westminster Hill Road
0.1 mi·31 sec·Westminster Hill Road
39
Turn right onto MA 12
1.4 mi·3 min·Ashburnham Street
40
Continue on MA 12
2.3 mi·4 min·Ashburnham State Road
41
Continue on MA 12
1.7 mi·2 min·Fitchburg Road
42
Continue on MA 12
0.2 mi·24 sec·Main Street North
43
Turn right onto MA 101
136 ft·2 sec·Water Street
44
Arrive at destination
MA 101
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 36 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Since the trip is relatively short, you do not need to worry about planning formal rest stops unless you prefer a more leisurely pace. Keep your fuel budget around $10 in mind, but ensure you check your tank before leaving, as the mix of highway and local roads can affect your actual consumption. Because you will be navigating multiple types of roadways, including the 10.9-mile stretch on the Captain Isaac Davis Highway, stay focused on changing speed limits. This route is best treated as a direct, no-fuss connection, allowing you to focus on your destination rather than complex logistics.
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 32 miles from Lynn, MA, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.9 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 14 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32 miles or 46m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ashburnham, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lynn, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lynn, MA
This is one driving day of about 64.1 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Lynn, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Captain Isaac Davis Highway for about 10.9 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 29
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 26.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.9 mi into trip|~1m in|Federal Street
Enter roundabout onto Federal Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
15.9 mi into trip|~25m in|US 3
Take the exit onto US 3 toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
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 50B-A
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike,...
7
16 mi into trip|~25m in|US 3
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3 toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
7
16.3 mi into trip|~26m in|US 3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 3 toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 50A
Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
8
26.5 mi into trip|~38m in
Take the exit toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro
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 81B-C
Toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlbor...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.26 one way
$20.52 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$11.19
$22.37
premium
$4.82
$12.17
$24.34
diesel
$5.61
$14.15
$28.30
Estimated Tolls: $0.26
Concord Turnpike
(3.8 mi)$0.26
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
$10
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.2
0
$6.73
$3.08
Efficient EV
16
0
$5.61
$2.56
EV Truck/SUV
25.6
0
$8.97
$4.10
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Lynn, MA
Late night
in Lynn on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Patchy Fog
NE 3 to 7 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Ashburnham, MA
Late night
in Ashburnham on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°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
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 36m 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.
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 17.7
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.
. . . 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...
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 trip is characterized by a mixed driving profile that transitions between high-speed transit and local navigation. You will spend roughly 39% of your time on highways, utilizing a combination of I-495, US 3, and the Captain Isaac Davis Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 10.9-mile segment along the Captain Isaac Davis Highway, which provides a brief reprieve from navigating intersections. As you progress from the coastal vicinity of Lynn toward the more inland setting of Ashburnham, the road rhythm shifts accordingly. Expect a drive that balances the efficiency of interstate travel with the slower, more varied pace required for the remainder of the route.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on Captain Isaac Davis Highway.
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 0.9 miles in near Federal Street.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.1 miles you will encounter 29 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 0.9 miles (Federal Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.9 miles (US 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16 miles (US 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lynn, MA and Ashburnham, MA, road signs point toward Providence Rhode Island, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire and Marlboro.
Providence Rhode Island
9.9 mi in|~17m
Middlesex Turnpike
15.9 mi in|~25m|via US 3
Burlington
15.9 mi in|~25m|via US 3
Nashua New Hampshire
15.9 mi in|~25m|via US 3
Marlboro
26.5 mi in|~38m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 64.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). 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 10.9 miles on Captain Isaac Davis Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.26 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 Ashburnham, 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 0.9 miles (Federal Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.9 miles (US 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16 miles (US 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Ashburnham, MA before heading back.
