Origin
Northborough, MA
Late night in Northborough on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Northborough, MA to Lynn, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
46.4 mi
75 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northborough, MA
Phil Evenden
Lynn, MA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Northborough to Lynn is 46.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 8 minutes via Massachusetts Turnpike and North Shore Road, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip entirely within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its relatively short distance and mostly highway profile, it's an easy day trip. You'll likely find this route efficient for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 25.2 mi | 32m |
| Turnpike Road | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| North Shore Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| South Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Lynnway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Ted Williams Tunnel | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| McClellan Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lee Burbank Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 25.2 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northborough, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on this road
44 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 20
347 ft
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto MA 135
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Street
4
Continue on MA 135
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Milk Street
5
Take the ramp
419 ft
·
11 sec
6
Merge onto MA 9
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Turnpike Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on MA 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Worcester Road
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 90
24 mi
·
30 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 90
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ted Williams Tunnel
12
Continue on I 90
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto MA 1A
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Boston Expressway
14
Continue on MA 1A
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
McClellan Highway
15
Continue on MA 1A
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Burbank Highway
16
Take the exit onto MA 1A
366 ft
·
11 sec
·
MA 1A
17
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
18
Continue on MA 1A
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
19
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
375 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Shore Road
20
Continue on MA 1A
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Shore Road
21
Continue on MA 1A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lynnway
22
Turn left onto MA 1A
504 ft
·
12 sec
·
MA 1A
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on Market Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Market Street
24
Turn right onto Liberty Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Liberty Street
25
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Essex Street
26
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.2 miles from Northborough, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 40.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
MA 9 / Turnpike Road
Merge onto MA 9 / Turnpike Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
10.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfi...
8
11.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpik...
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
40.8 mi into trip
|
~59m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.43 one way
$14.85 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.10 | $16.20 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.81 | $17.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.24 | $20.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.01
Massachusetts Turnpike
(25.2 mi)
$1.50
Turnpike Road
(7.3 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
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 8m 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 highway, with 72% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 25.2 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a higher concentration of exits and potential for merging traffic as you approach your destination.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.2 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Turnpike Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near MA 9 / Turnpike Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 2.9 miles (MA 9 / Turnpike Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.3 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 Northborough, MA and Lynn, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Boston and Massachusetts Turnpike East.
Springfield
10.9 mi in
|
~18m
Boston
10.9 mi in
|
~18m
Massachusetts Turnpike East
11.3 mi in
|
~18m
About the Cities
Arriving in Lynn, MA
Full guide →Lynn is a city in Massachusetts north of Boston with a population of about 101,000 in 2020.
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 1h 8m. Total distance: 46.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.2 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.01 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.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 2.9 miles (MA 9 / Turnpike Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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