Origin
Newton, MA
Late night in Newton on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newton, MA to Lynn, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newton, MA
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Lynn, MA
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Trip Overview
Newton, MA to Lynn, MA is 21.3 miles and takes about 36 minutes via Massachusetts Turnpike and North Shore Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically Massachusetts. Expect a mixed drive that blends highway sections with local road travel. It's a straightforward journey, ideal for a quick excursion or a segment of a larger trip without requiring an overnight stay. The familiarity of the MA landscape means you won't encounter drastically different scenery, making it a predictable and manageable drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 8.5 mi | 12m |
| North Shore Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Lynnway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Centre Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Ted Williams Tunnel | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| McClellan Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lee Burbank Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Commonwealth Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 8.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on Homer Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Homer Street
2
Turn slight right
144 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn straight onto MA 30
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue
4
Turn left onto Centre Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Centre Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Washington Street
286 ft
·
6 sec
·
Washington Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Washington Street
302 ft
·
6 sec
·
Washington Street
7
Continue on Saint James Street
181 ft
·
3 sec
·
Saint James Street
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 90 East: Boston
9
Merge onto I 90
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 90
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ted Williams Tunnel
11
Continue on I 90
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto MA 1A
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Boston Expressway
13
Continue on MA 1A
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
McClellan Highway
14
Continue on MA 1A
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Burbank Highway
15
Take the exit onto MA 1A
366 ft
·
11 sec
·
MA 1A
16
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
17
Continue on MA 1A
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
18
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
375 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Shore Road
19
Continue on MA 1A
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Shore Road
20
Continue on MA 1A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lynnway
21
Turn left onto MA 1A
504 ft
·
12 sec
·
MA 1A
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on Market Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Market Street
23
Turn right onto Liberty Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Liberty Street
24
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Essex Street
25
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 20.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Centre Street
Turn left onto Centre Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Washington Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Washington Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
15.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
MA 1A / Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A / Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
20.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
MA 1A
Turn left onto MA 1A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.82 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.72 | $7.43 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.04 | $8.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.51
Massachusetts Turnpike
(8.5 mi)
$0.51
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 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 | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lynn, MA
Late night in Lynn on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Patchy Fog
NE 3 to 7 mph
10% chance
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
16 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
36m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 44% of it on highways. You'll encounter an 8.5-mile stretch on the Massachusetts Turnpike, providing a taste of faster-paced travel. As you transition to North Shore Road and Lynnway, the character shifts to a more local feel, likely involving more traffic signals and varied speed limits. This blend means you'll need to adjust your driving style, moving from potential cruising speeds to more attentive navigation through populated areas. The drive is characterized by these distinct phases, keeping you engaged without being overly demanding.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Centre Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 21.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (Washington Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.1 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Newton, MA
Full guide →Newton is a city in Massachusetts and a western suburb of Boston. Newton is nicknamed "The Garden City" and is one of Boston's oldest suburbs, settled in 1630.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.51 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 Lynn, 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 1.1 miles (Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (Washington Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.1 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Lynn, 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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