Embarking on this 128.2-mile journey from Otis, MA, to Lynn, MA, is a straightforward drive that can be comfortably completed in about 2 hours and 50 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, this route is predominantly highway-focused, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B. You'll navigate primarily via the Massachusetts Turnpike and US 20, with an estimated fuel cost of $21. The drive keeps you within the Northeast region, offering a practical transit experience rather than a tour of diverse landscapes. It's a solid option if you're looking for an uncomplicated drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.1 miles from Otis, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
95.9 mi
1h 54m
US 20
5.7 mi
10m
Otis Stage Road
5.5 mi
8m
East Otis Road
4.1 mi
6m
Blandford Road
2.8 mi
4m
North Shore Road
2.7 mi
4m
Lynnway
1.7 mi
2m
Woronoco Road
1.7 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 95.9 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Otis, MA and Lynn, MA.
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Start on MA 23
3.7 mi·5 min·East Otis Road
2
Continue on MA 23
0.4 mi·37 sec·East Otis Road
3
Continue on MA 23
5.5 mi·8 min·Otis Stage Road
4
Continue on MA 23
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
5
Continue on MA 23
1.7 mi·3 min·Woronoco Road
6
Continue on MA 23
2.8 mi·4 min·Blandford Road
7
Turn right onto US 20
5.7 mi·10 min·US 20
8
Turn left onto Maple Street
0.1 mi·26 sec·Maple Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto Orange Street
279 ft·14 sec·Orange Street
10
Turn left onto US 202; MA 10
343 ft·11 sec·Elm Street
11
Turn slight right onto US 202; MA 10
0.4 mi·1 min·Union Avenue
12
Merge onto US 202; MA 10
0.8 mi·2 min·North Elm Street
13
Turn right
0.1 mi·22 sec
14
Turn left onto Friendlys Way
355 ft·12 sec·Friendlys Way
15
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·19 sec·this road
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·35 sec
17
Merge onto I 90
95 mi·1 hr 52 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on I 90
1.6 mi·2 min·Ted Williams Tunnel
19
Continue on I 90
1.1 mi·1 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto MA 1A
0.3 mi·34 sec·East Boston Expressway
21
Continue on MA 1A
1.0 mi·1 min·McClellan Highway
22
Continue on MA 1A
1.0 mi·2 min·Lee Burbank Highway
23
Take the exit onto MA 1A
366 ft·11 sec·MA 1A
24
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
7 ft·0 sec·Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
25
Continue on MA 1A
0.4 mi·34 sec·Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
26
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
375 ft·4 sec·North Shore Road
27
Continue on MA 1A
2.6 mi·4 min·North Shore Road
28
Continue on MA 1A
1.7 mi·2 min·Lynnway
29
Turn left onto MA 1A
504 ft·12 sec·MA 1A
Use the left lane.
30
Continue on Market Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·Market Street
31
Turn right onto Liberty Street
0.3 mi·43 sec·Liberty Street
32
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Essex Street
33
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft·2 sec·Rogers Avenue
34
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Trip Plan
For this relatively short, 1-day trip covering 128.2 miles, you have the flexibility to leave when it suits you best, though an early start can help you avoid any potential traffic. With a duration of under 3 hours, you likely won't need more than one brief stop, perhaps for fuel or a quick break. The longest continuous stretch is on the Massachusetts Turnpike, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you hit that longer segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $21, and it's always wise to top off before embarking on the main highway portion.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.1 miles from Otis, MA, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.9 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 28 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.1 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 17m
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 Otis, 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 Otis, MA
This is one driving day of about 128.2 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Otis, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 95.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 20.7 and 122.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
20.7 mi into trip|~34m in|Orange Street
At end of road, turn right onto Orange Street
Navigation decision point
5
20.7 mi into trip|~34m in|US 202; MA 10 / Elm Street
Turn left onto US 202; MA 10 / Elm Street
Navigation decision point
5
22.3 mi into trip|~39m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
22.6 mi into trip|~39m 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
122.5 mi into trip|~2h 41m 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
$20.52 one way
$41.03 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$22.37
$44.75
premium
$4.82
$24.34
$48.69
diesel
$5.61
$28.30
$56.61
Estimated Tolls: $5.75
Massachusetts Turnpike
(95.9 mi)$5.75
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
$21
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.5
0
$13.46
$6.15
Efficient EV
32.1
0
$11.22
$5.13
EV Truck/SUV
51.3
0
$17.95
$8.20
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Otis, MA
Night
in Otis on Saturday
Local time
9:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lynn, MA
Night
in Lynn on Saturday
Local time
9:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Worcester, MA
64 mi in
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 50m 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.
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.
1 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 119.3
Park Closure: Dorchester Heights Temporary Public Access Restrictions
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 128.2
. . . 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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 119.3
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...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
$15
near mile 114.9
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...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 106.1
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 35.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive leans heavily towards a highway experience, with 80% of the route utilizing faster roads. Expect a substantial stretch of 95.9 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. While the initial segments might involve local roads like Otis Stage Road, the bulk of your travel will be on the turnpike and US 20. This highway-focused profile means you'll experience less variation in road type and driving conditions for the majority of the trip, making for a predictable and generally smooth ride.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 95.9 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and US 20. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 20.7 miles in near Orange Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 128.2 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 20.7 miles (Orange Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.7 miles (US 202; MA 10 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 128.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 95.9 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.75 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.7 miles (Orange Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.7 miles (US 202; MA 10 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (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.
