Origin
Lynn, MA
Late night in Lynn on Sunday
Local time
1:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lynn, MA to Upton, 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 10m
Distance
48.2 mi
78 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
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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Upton, MA
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Trip Overview
Lynn, MA to Upton, MA is 48.2 miles and takes about 1h 10m via Massachusetts Turnpike and I-495, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a driving experience that is primarily highway-focused, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. Given its relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, allowing for ample time at your destination without feeling rushed. Plan for a quick transit between these two points in the Bay State.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 30.1 mi | 38m |
| I 495 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| North Shore Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Hopkinton Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Ted Williams Tunnel | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| McClellan Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lee Burbank Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 30.1 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and Upton, 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
29 mi
·
36 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 106
Toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
Use the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto I 495
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 495
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 54B
Toward West Main Street, Upton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn straight onto West Main Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
25
Continue on Hopkinton Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Hopkinton Road
26
Turn slight left onto School Street
349 ft
·
9 sec
·
School Street
27
Turn slight left onto North Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
28
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.1 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 43.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Essex Street
Turn right onto Essex Street
Navigation decision point
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
39.9 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 106
Toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
8
40.4 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
8
43.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward West Main Street, Upton
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 54B
Toward West Main Street, Upton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.71 one way
$15.43 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.64 | $21.28 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.80
Massachusetts Turnpike
(30.1 mi)
$1.80
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
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.06 | $2.31 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.08 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Upton, MA
Late night in Upton on Sunday
Local time
1:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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 10m 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?
This route is largely highway-focused, with 70% of the drive taking place on major expressways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 30.1 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike, offering a consistent, high-speed environment. The journey transitions to I-495, maintaining a similar character of efficient travel. While the majority is on the interstate, there are also segments on roads like North Shore Road, which might offer a slight change of pace. Overall, anticipate a drive characterized by speed and directness rather than winding, scenic byways.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.1 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 495. 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.
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 48.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 8.2 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 Upton, MA, road signs point toward Logan Airport, Taunton and Cape Cod.
Logan Airport
8.2 mi in
|
~14m
|
via I 90
Taunton
39.9 mi in
|
~55m
Cape Cod
40.4 mi in
|
~56m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 48.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.1 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.80 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 Upton, 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: near the start (Essex Street): Navigation decision point; 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 39.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Upton, 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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