Origin
Lynn, MA
Late night in Lynn on Sunday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lynn, MA to West Boylston, 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 25m
Distance
58.8 mi
95 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
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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West Boylston, MA
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Trip Overview
Lynn, MA to West Boylston, MA is 58.8 miles and takes about 1h 25m via Massachusetts Turnpike, I 290, and I 495, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect primarily interstate travel, making it a functional choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently. The relatively short distance and duration mean you can easily accomplish this trip in a single day, with plenty of time for your onward journey or activities at your destination. It's a solid option if you're looking for a no-fuss drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 24.9 mi | 32m |
| I 290 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| I 495 | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| Turnpike Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| North Shore Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Shrewsbury Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Ted Williams Tunnel | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Temple Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 24.9 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and West Boylston, 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
24 mi
·
30 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
2 min
Exit 111
Toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward MA 9 West: Southboro, Worcester
Use the slight left lane.
22
Merge onto MA 9
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Worcester Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Continue on MA 9
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Turnpike Road
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
Use the right lane.
25
Merge onto I 495
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 65B
Toward I 290 West: Worcester
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on I 290
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 26B
Toward MA 140 North: Boylston
29
Turn straight onto MA 140
328 ft
·
5 sec
·
Boylston Street
30
Continue on MA 140
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Shrewsbury Street
31
Continue on MA 140
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Boylston Street
32
Continue on MA 140
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Temple Street
33
Continue on MA 140
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Maple Street
34
Continue on MA 140
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Worcester Street
35
Turn slight left onto Central Street
514 ft
·
14 sec
·
Central Street
36
Turn slight left onto Newton Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Newton Street
37
Turn right onto Prospect Street
200 ft
·
10 sec
·
Prospect Street
38
Turn left
59 ft
·
4 sec
39
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 8.2 and 45.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
34.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
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 111
Toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
8
35.4 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 9 West: Southboro, Worcester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward MA 9 West: Southboro, Worcester
6
40.4 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward I 495 North: Lowell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
7
45.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward I 290 West: Worcester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 65B
Toward I 290 West: Worcester
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.41 one way
$18.82 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.26 | $20.52 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.17 | $22.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.74
Massachusetts Turnpike
(24.9 mi)
$1.49
Turnpike Road
(3.6 mi)
$0.25
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$2
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 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 | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
West Boylston, MA
Late night in West Boylston on Sunday
Local time
12:21 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 25m 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 predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 71% of it on interstates. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Massachusetts Turnpike, where you can expect the longest uninterrupted stretch of 24.9 miles. The drive progresses through a mix of major highways, including I 290 and I 495, offering a consistent pace for most of the journey. While not a scenic tour, the highway nature ensures a relatively smooth and direct experience, allowing for steady progress towards West Boylston.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.9 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 290. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.2 miles in near I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.8 miles you will encounter 19 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 8.2 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 West Boylston, MA, road signs point toward Logan Airport, Southboro and Worcester.
Logan Airport
8.2 mi in
|
~14m
|
via I 90
Southboro
34.6 mi in
|
~49m
Worcester
35.4 mi in
|
~51m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 58.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.9 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.74 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 West Boylston, 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: 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 34.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and Salem Maritime National Historical Park (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 West Boylston, 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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