Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
52.4 mi
84 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
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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Sunderland, MA
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This 52.4-mile drive from Lynn to Sunderland, MA, is a straightforward journey that can be completed in about 1 hour and 12 minutes. It's an ideal one-day trip, especially with a fuel cost estimated at around $8. The route stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Massachusetts, making it a convenient local excursion. Primarily a highway-focused drive, it offers a quick and efficient way to travel between these two points. You'll spend most of your time on main roads like the Massachusetts Turnpike, North Shore Road, and Ted Williams Tunnel, covering a significant portion of the distance on high-speed roadways.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 39.8 mi | 49m |
| North Shore Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Ted Williams Tunnel | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| McClellan Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lee Burbank Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Lynnway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Blithewood Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Massasoit Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and Sunderland, MA.
Start on Rogers Avenue
Turn right onto Essex Street
Continue on North Common Street
Turn left
Turn left onto Market Square
Turn right onto Commercial Street
Turn right onto MA 1A
Continue on MA 1A
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
Continue on MA 1A
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
Continue on MA 1A
Merge onto MA 1A
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 1A
Continue on MA 1A
Continue on MA 1A
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
Continue on I 90
Continue on I 90
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto MA 122
Continue on MA 122
Turn left onto Blithewood Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Massasoit Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.2 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 and 49.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Essex Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto MA 1A / Lynnway
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A / Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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
Take the exit toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$8.39 one way
$16.77 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.15 | $18.29 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.95 | $19.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.39
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Lynn on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Patchy Fog
Destination
Late night in Sunderland on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
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.
Expect a highway-centric experience for this 52.4-mile trip, with 78% of the drive utilizing faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 39.8 miles, primarily on the Massachusetts Turnpike. This means you'll experience sustained periods of highway driving, minimizing local traffic delays. The route is designed for efficient travel, so it's less about winding scenic byways and more about covering ground quickly. While the core is highway, there are transitions between these main arteries, offering a varied, though still predominantly high-speed, driving feel.
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 early in the drive near Essex Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.4 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (Essex Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (MA 1A / Lynnway): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (MA 1A / Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lynn, MA and Sunderland, MA, road signs point toward Logan Airport and Worcester.
Logan Airport
Worcester
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 52.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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