Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
54.2 mi
87 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
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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Whitinsville, MA
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The drive from Lynn, MA to Whitinsville, MA covers 54.2 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, I 495, North Shore Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.1 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 30.1 mi | 38m |
| I 495 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| North Shore Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Church Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Pleasant Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Hopkinton Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Quaker Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 210 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,906 veh/hr typical · worst 4,617
Quietest
2 AM
~269 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 100 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and Whitinsville, 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 right at fork
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Turn straight onto West Main Street
Continue on Hopkinton Road
Turn slight left onto School Street
Continue on Pleasant Street
Continue on Quaker Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Turn right onto Hill Street
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 27.1 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.2 and 54.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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 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
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
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
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$9.04 one way
$18.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $9.95 | $19.91 |
| premium | $5.06 | $10.79 | $21.58 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $11.95 | $23.89 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.80
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: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.69 | $2.60 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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 Saturday
Local time
12:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Whitinsville on Saturday
Local time
12:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog
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.
54.2 mi in 1h 21m, mostly highway — 30.1 mi of that is on Massachusetts Turnpike.
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 around 8.2 miles in near I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 39.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
427 ft
Total Descent
147 ft
Highest Point
423 ft
~46.4 mi in
Elevation Range
415 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lynn, MA and Whitinsville, MA, road signs point toward Logan Airport, Taunton, Cape Cod and Upton.
Logan Airport
Taunton
Cape Cod
Upton
Founded 1629
Lynn is a city in Massachusetts north of Boston with a population of about 101,000 in 2020.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 54.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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