Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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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Tewksbury, MA
Phil Evenden
Lynn to Tewksbury is 20.6 miles and takes about 37 minutes via Main Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Massachusetts, connecting two communities in the Northeast region. Expect a local drive with many turns, making it feel more like navigating neighborhoods than covering long distances. With a drive time under an hour and no major highways involved, this route is ideal for a quick, straightforward journey, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 6 mi | 11m |
| Walnut Street | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Lowell Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Salem Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| North Common Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Kirtland Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Federal Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and Tewksbury, 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
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
Take the exit
Enter roundabout onto MA 129
Continue on MA 129
Continue on MA 129
Turn right onto MA 38; MA 129
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 9.6 — 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
Merge onto I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MA 129: Wakefield Center, Wilmington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout onto MA 129 / Salem Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$3.30 one way
$6.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.60 | $7.19 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Patchy Fog
Destination
Late night in Tewksbury on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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.
This drive is characterized by its frequent turns, offering a distinctly local feel rather than a high-speed highway experience. With zero highway share, you'll be navigating primarily on local roads like Main Street, Walnut Street, and Lowell Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6 miles along Main Street. This means you'll be slowing down and turning often, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Federal Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.2 miles (Marion Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.7 miles (I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lynn, MA and Tewksbury, MA, road signs point toward Providence Rhode Island and Wilmington.
Providence Rhode Island
Wilmington
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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