Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lynn, MA
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Dracut, MA
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The drive from Lynn, MA to Dracut, MA covers 32.1 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 93, Broadway Road, Walnut Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.7 miles on I 93. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 14.7 mi | 16m |
| Broadway Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Walnut Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Water Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Lowell Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Prospect Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hopkins Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Common Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 366 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,553 veh/hr typical · worst 6,413
Quietest
2 AM
~394 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and Dracut, MA.
Start on Rogers Avenue
Turn right onto Essex Street
Continue on North Common Street
Continue on Market Square
Enter roundabout onto Federal Street
Continue on Federal Street
Enter roundabout onto Marion Street
Continue on Marion Street
Turn right onto Kirtland Street
Turn left onto Walnut Street
Continue on Walnut Street
Turn left onto MA 129
At end of road, turn right onto North Avenue
Turn left onto Prospect Street
Turn slight right onto Hopkins Street
Turn left onto MA 28
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
Take the exit
Merge onto I 93
Take the exit
Turn straight onto MA 110; MA 113
Continue on MA 113
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 113
Turn slight right onto MA 113
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 25.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Enter roundabout onto Federal Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto Marion Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
At end of road, turn right onto North Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MA 110 West, MA 113 West: Dracut
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$5.35 one way
$10.71 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
| premium | $5.06 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $7.08 | $14.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Lynn on Friday
Local time
9:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Dracut on Friday
Local time
9:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Cloudy
76°F
Winchester, MA
16 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
32.1 mi in 48m — 47% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 93.
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.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 32.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
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 1.2 miles (Marion Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.8 miles (North Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
315 ft
Total Descent
190 ft
Highest Point
185 ft
~29.8 mi in
Elevation Range
152 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lynn, MA to Dracut, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence Rhode Island along the way.
Providence Rhode Island
Founded 1629
Lynn is a city in Massachusetts north of Boston with a population of about 101,000 in 2020.
Top landmarks
Founded 1653
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 32.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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