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Trip from Orange, 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

2h 1m

Distance

85.4 mi

137 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 52m ★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Orange, MA, MA

Orange, MA

Duy's House of Photo

city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Lynn, MA

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Trip Overview

Embarking on a trip from Orange, MA, to Lynn, MA, covers 85.4 miles and is expected to take around 2 hours and 1 minute. This drive is well-suited for a single day, making it a convenient option for a quick getaway or a necessary commute. You'll be navigating primarily via the Mohawk Trail, Concord Turnpike, and US 3, offering a varied driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, this route is quite budget-friendly. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region of Massachusetts, so you won't be crossing any major regional boundaries.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

42.7 miles from Orange, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mohawk Trail 31.2 mi 43m
Concord Turnpike 12.3 mi 16m
US 3 11.1 mi 14m
I 495 10.7 mi 12m
Yankee Division Highway 5.6 mi 7m
Walnut Street 3.4 mi 5m
West Water Street 2.9 mi 4m
South Main Street 2.1 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Mohawk Trail — 31.2 mi, about 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orange, MA and Lynn, MA.

1

Start on this road

43 ft · 4 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto MA 122

2.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward MA 2 West: Greenfield, North Adams
4

Turn sharp left onto MA 2

31 mi · 43 min · Mohawk Trail
5

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2

12 mi · 16 min · Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Exit 113B Toward I 495 North: Lowell Use the right lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
8

Merge onto I 495

11 mi · 12 min · I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 89A-B-C Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Lowell Connector Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 89A Toward US 3 South: Burlington Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto US 3

9.8 mi · 11 min · US 3
12

Keep slight left at fork onto US 3

1.0 mi · 2 min · US 3
Exit 72A Toward I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto US 3

0.3 mi · 43 sec · US 3
14

Merge onto I 95; US 3; MA 128

5.6 mi · 7 min · Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 56A Toward MA 28 South: Stoneham Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn straight onto MA 28

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Main Street
17

Turn sharp left onto North Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · North Street
Use the left lane.
18

Continue on Prospect Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Prospect Street
19

Turn right onto North Avenue

0.4 mi · 44 sec · North Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Turn left onto West Water Street

2.9 mi · 4 min · West Water Street
21

At end of road, turn right onto MA 129

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Walnut Street
22

Continue on MA 129

3.0 mi · 4 min · Walnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23

Turn right onto Kirtland Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Kirtland Street
24

Turn left onto Marion Street

363 ft · 7 sec · Marion Street
25

Enter roundabout onto Federal Street

141 ft · 2 sec · Federal Street
26

Continue on Federal Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Federal Street
27

Enter roundabout onto Market Square

264 ft · 4 sec · Market Square
28

Continue on Market Square

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Market Square
29

Continue on South Common Street

0.5 mi · 49 sec · South Common Street
30

Continue on City Hall Square

0.1 mi · 11 sec · City Hall Square
31

Continue on Central Avenue

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Central Avenue
32

Turn left onto Liberty Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Liberty Street
33

Turn left onto Essex Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Essex Street
34

Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

66 ft · 2 sec · Rogers Avenue
35

Arrive at destination

Rogers Avenue

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour drive, leaving in the morning or late afternoon can help you avoid the worst of any potential local traffic, especially as you get closer to the Boston metropolitan area. Since it's a manageable distance, you don't necessarily need to plan for overnight stops, giving you flexibility. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $14 for the entire trip. A good tip for this route is to be aware of transitions between the different main roads, particularly as you move from the Mohawk Trail onto the Concord Turnpike and then US 3, as these can sometimes involve quick lane changes or different speed limits.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.7 miles from Orange, MA, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 19 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 42.7 miles or 1h in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lynn, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Orange, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Orange, MA

This is one driving day of about 85.4 miles and 2h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Orange, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Mohawk Trail for about 31.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown City of Lowell, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

City of Lowell, MA

43 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

Gardner, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ayer, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.7 miles from Orange, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Hen House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gardner, Massachusetts

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 18.3

Hours: 6 am–12:45 pm

+19786326322

Visit website

99 Restaurants

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

1.5 mi

Summer St. Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

1.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Corner Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orange, Massachusetts

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19786334433

Visit website

Rise & Grind Cafe Fitchburg

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

2.5 mi

Identity Coffee Co.

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

2.1 mi

The Hen House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 18.3

Gardner, Massachusetts

Hours: 6 am–12:45 pm

+19786326322

Visit website

99 Restaurants

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.5

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm

+19783430099

Visit website

Summer St. Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.5

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

+19785166919

Visit website

Moon Hill Brewing Co.

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 18.3

Gardner, Massachusetts

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+19786690122

Visit website

Templeton Cafe & Pub

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 18.3

East Templeton, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+19786327070

Visit website

Gene & Steve's Airport Diner

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.5

Leominster, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+19787284473

Windsor Cafe Inc

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 18.3

Gardner, Massachusetts

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19786320010

Visit website

Brew Barn Taproom & Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 12.2

Phillipston, Massachusetts

Hours: 3–8 pm

+19788959658

Visit website

Corner Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20

Orange, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19786334433

Visit website

Rise & Grind Cafe Fitchburg

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.5

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19785030899

Visit website

Identity Coffee Co.

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.5

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+19787907125

Visit website

Oliver’s Café By The Falls

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.5

Fitchburg, MA

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+19786963420

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 48.8

Littleton, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 48.8

Littleton, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 48.8

Littleton, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 48.8

Littleton, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 42.7

Ayer, MA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 61

Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 54.9

Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 48.8

Littleton, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Dungeon Rock

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 85.4

Lynn, Massachusetts

Lexington Battle Green

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 67.1

Lexington, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+17812748300

Visit website

The Billiards Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 42.7

Ayer, Massachusetts

Hours: 4 pm–12 am

+19787727665

Visit website

Lexington Visitors Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 67.1

Lexington, Massachusetts

Hours: 9:30 am–3:30 pm

+17818621450

Visit website

Launch Family Entertainment Leominster

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 30.5

Leominster, Massachusetts

Hours: 3:30–8 pm

+19782375600

Visit website

Rumney Marsh Reservation

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 85.4

Saugus, Massachusetts

+16177275350

Visit website

Minute Man National Historical Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 67.1

Lincoln, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

Visit website

Mystic Lakes State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 73.2

Medford, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+16177275380

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 46.1 and 75.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
46.1 mi into trip | ~1h 5m 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. Exit 113B Toward I 495 North: Lowell
8
57.4 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

Take the exit toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Lowell Connector

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 89A-B-C Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire,...
8
57.6 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 3 South: Burlington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 89A Toward US 3 South: Burlington
9
68.1 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | US 3

Keep slight left at fork onto US 3 toward I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 72A Toward I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
8
75.5 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in | North Street

Turn sharp left onto North Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.67 one way

$27.33 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $14.90 $29.81
premium $4.82 $16.22 $32.43
diesel $5.61 $18.86 $37.71

Estimated Tolls: $0.86

Concord Turnpike (12.3 mi) $0.86

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.6 0 $8.97 $4.10
Efficient EV 21.4 0 $7.47 $3.42
EV Truck/SUV 34.2 0 $11.96 $5.47

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Orange, MA

Late night in Orange on Sunday

Local time

3:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lynn, MA

Late night in Lynn on Sunday

Local time

3:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 1m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Lowell National Historical Park

Lowell National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 58.9
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

5 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 67.7
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 85.4
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 82.5
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 85.4
View on nps.gov
Adams National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour $15 near mile 85.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive presents a mixed bag of road types, with 40% of it being highway driving. You'll experience stretches of faster-paced travel interspersed with more local road segments. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 31.2 miles along the Mohawk Trail, which might offer a more scenic or less interrupted portion of your journey. Expect the character of the road to shift as you progress, moving from potentially more rural settings near Orange to more developed areas as you approach Lynn.

40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.2 mi on Mohawk Trail.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 46.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 85.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 46.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Orange, MA and Lynn, MA, road signs point toward Lawrence, Nashua New Hampshire and Peabody.

Lawrence

46.5 mi in | ~1h 6m

Nashua New Hampshire

57.4 mi in | ~1h 18m

Peabody

68.1 mi in | ~1h 32m | via US 3

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 85.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (40%). 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 31.2 miles on Mohawk Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.86 in tolls one way, starting with Concord 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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 46.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park 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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