Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
31 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Sherborn, MA
Jacob Sierra
The drive from Lynn, MA to Sherborn, MA covers 31 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Beacon Street, Eliot Street, Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.6 miles on Beacon Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon Street | 5.6 mi | 11m |
| Eliot Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Washington Street | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| Tobin Bridge | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Worcester Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Salem Turnpike | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Storrow Drive | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and Sherborn, MA.
Start on Rogers Avenue
Turn right onto Essex Street
Continue on North Common Street
Continue on Market Square
Enter roundabout onto MA 107
Continue on MA 107
Continue on MA 107
Continue on MA 107
Turn slight right onto MA 60; MA 107
Turn slight right onto MA 107
Continue on MA 107
Turn right
Merge onto MA 16
Take the exit
Merge onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto MA 3; MA 28
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 28
Keep slight left at fork onto Charlesgate
Take the exit
Turn right onto Beacon Street
Turn straight onto MA 2
Keep straight at fork onto MA 2
Turn left onto Centre Street
Turn straight
Continue on Centre Street
Turn right onto Boylston Street
Merge onto MA 9
Continue on MA 9
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn slight left onto MA 16
Continue on MA 16
Continue on MA 16
At end of road, turn left onto MA 16; MA 27
Continue on MA 27
Turn right onto Sawin Street
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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.5 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 23.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Enter roundabout onto MA 107 / Western Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the exit toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 28 South, MA 3 North: Storrow Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto Charlesgate toward Kenmore Square, Fenway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 16: Wellesley Hills, Natick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$5.17 one way
$10.34 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $5.69 | $11.39 |
| premium | $5.06 | $6.17 | $12.34 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.83 | $13.67 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 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 | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
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
Late night in Lynn on Thursday
Local time
2:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Sherborn on Thursday
Local time
2:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog
77°F
Cambridge, 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.
31 mi in 56m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 MA 107 / Western Avenue.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 22 decision points packed into just 31 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (MA 107 / Western Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
388 ft
Total Descent
217 ft
Highest Point
224 ft
~17.7 mi in
Elevation Range
215 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lynn, MA and Sherborn, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Station, Kenmore Square, Fenway and Natick.
Boston
Station
Kenmore Square
Fenway
Natick
Founded 1629
Lynn is a city in Massachusetts north of Boston with a population of about 101,000 in 2020.
Top landmarks
Founded 1652
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 31 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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