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Trip from Lynn, MA to Cordaville, 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

Distance

39.8 mi

64 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 56m ★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Lynn, MA

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census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Cordaville, MA

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Trip Overview

This 39.8-mile drive from Lynn, MA to Cordaville, MA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 1 hour to complete. You'll primarily be on the Massachusetts Turnpike, with portions of North Shore Road and Woodland Road also part of the journey. The route is mostly highway-focused, making it a straightforward transit. With an estimated fuel cost of just $6, it's an economical option for getting between these two points in the Northeast region. This trip is ideal for those looking for a quick and efficient connection without the need for an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike 24.9 mi 32m
North Shore Road 2.6 mi 4m
Woodland Road 1.9 mi 4m
Ted Williams Tunnel 1.5 mi 2m
McClellan Highway 1 mi 1m
Lee Burbank Highway 1 mi 2m
Lynnway 1 mi 1m
Worcester Road 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 24.9 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and Cordaville, 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 · 57 sec · North Common Street
4

Turn left

75 ft · 2 sec
5

Turn left onto Market Square

273 ft · 10 sec · Market Square
6

Turn right onto Commercial Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Commercial Street
7

Turn right onto MA 1A

1.0 mi · 1 min · Lynnway
8

Continue on MA 1A

2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road
9

Enter roundabout onto MA 1A

108 ft · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
10

Continue on MA 1A

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
11

Enter roundabout onto MA 1A

377 ft · 8 sec · MA 1A
12

Continue on MA 1A

215 ft · 7 sec · MA 1A
13

Merge onto MA 1A

53 ft · 1 sec · Lee Burbank Highway
14

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 1A

1.0 mi · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway
15

Continue on MA 1A

1.0 mi · 1 min · McClellan Highway
16

Continue on MA 1A

0.6 mi · 56 sec · East Boston Expressway
17

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

0.9 mi · 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Toward I 90 Toll West: Williams Tunnel, Logan Airport Use the slight left lane.
18

Continue on I 90

1.5 mi · 2 min · Ted Williams Tunnel
19

Continue on I 90

24 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 2 min
Exit 111 Toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward MA 9 West: Southboro, Worcester Use the slight left lane.
22

Merge onto MA 9

0.9 mi · 1 min · Worcester Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
23

Continue on MA 9

0.8 mi · 1 min · Turnpike Road
24

Turn left onto Woodland Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Woodland Road
25

Keep slight left at fork onto Woodland Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Woodland Road
26

At end of road, turn left onto MA 85

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Cordaville Road
27

Turn right onto Southville Road

331 ft · 15 sec · Southville Road
28

Turn right onto Cordaville Road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Cordaville Road
29

Arrive at destination

Hammond Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cambridge, MA

20 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.

Popular next leg

Cambridge, MA to Cordaville, MA

26.6 mi · 42m

Pacing Suggestions

Marlborough, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Watertown, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Lynn, 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 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 8.2 and 39.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
8.2 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike toward I 90 Toll West: Williams Tunnel, Logan Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 90 Toll West: Williams Tunnel, Logan A...
8
34.6 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro

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 111 Toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
8
35.4 mi into trip | ~51m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MA 9 West: Southboro, Worcester

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward MA 9 West: Southboro, Worcester
5
35.9 mi into trip | ~52m in | MA 9 / Worcester Road

Merge onto MA 9 / Worcester Road

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
5
39.7 mi into trip | ~1h in | Cordaville Road

Turn right onto Cordaville Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.37 one way

$12.74 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $6.95 $13.89
premium $4.82 $7.56 $15.11
diesel $5.61 $8.79 $17.57

Estimated Tolls: $1.55

Massachusetts Turnpike (24.9 mi) $1.49
Turnpike Road (0.8 mi) $0.06

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Tolls

$2

Total

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.9 0 $4.18 $1.91
Efficient EV 10 0 $3.48 $1.59
EV Truck/SUV 15.9 0 $5.57 $2.55

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Lynn, MA

Late night in Lynn on Sunday

Local time

2:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cordaville, MA

Late night in Cordaville on Sunday

Local time

2:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

Cambridge, MA

20 mi in

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

14 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 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 highway-focused experience for much of this 39.8-mile drive, with 67% of the route utilizing major roadways like the Massachusetts Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 24.9 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike, offering a chance for consistent speed. While the bulk is highway, you will transition onto local roads like North Shore Road and Woodland Road, offering a slight change of pace. This blend means you'll experience both efficient travel and brief moments on less-trafficked routes.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.9 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 8.2 miles in near I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.8 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 8.2 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Cordaville, MA, road signs point toward Logan Airport, Southboro and Worcester.

Logan Airport

8.2 mi in | ~14m | via I 90

Southboro

34.6 mi in | ~49m

Worcester

35.4 mi in | ~51m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 39.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24.9 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 Cordaville, 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 8.2 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Cordaville, 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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