Origin
Oxford, MA
Late night in Oxford on Tuesday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oxford, 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 25m
Distance
63 mi
101 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oxford, MA
Michael D Beckwith
Lynn, MA
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Trip Overview
Oxford, MA to Lynn, MA is 63 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes via Massachusetts Turnpike and I-395, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays entirely within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a fairly straightforward drive, mostly on major highways, making it a good option for a quick trip between these two points. Expect a relatively quick transit time, suitable for a single-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 42.6 mi | 52m |
| I 395 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Washington Street | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| North Shore Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| 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
— 42.6 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on MA 12
100 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Sutton Avenue
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Sutton Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
4
Merge onto I 395
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
I 395
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 11A
Toward US 20 East: Shrewsbury
6
Merge onto US 20
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
7
Continue on US 20
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Southwest Cutoff
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 90, MA 146
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 90
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 90 East
11
Merge onto I 90
42 mi
·
51 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on I 90
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ted Williams Tunnel
13
Continue on I 90
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto MA 1A
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Boston Expressway
15
Continue on MA 1A
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
McClellan Highway
16
Continue on MA 1A
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Burbank Highway
17
Take the exit onto MA 1A
366 ft
·
11 sec
·
MA 1A
18
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
19
Continue on MA 1A
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
20
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
375 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Shore Road
21
Continue on MA 1A
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Shore Road
22
Continue on MA 1A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lynnway
23
Turn left onto MA 1A
504 ft
·
12 sec
·
MA 1A
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on Market Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Market Street
25
Turn right onto Liberty Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Liberty Street
26
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Essex Street
27
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Oxford, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Sutton Avenue
Turn right onto Sutton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward US 20 East: Shrewsbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 11A
Toward US 20 East: Shrewsbury
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 90, MA 146
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90, MA 146
5
10 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 90
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 90 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.08 one way
$20.16 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.00 | $21.99 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.96 | $23.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.91 | $27.82 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.55
Massachusetts Turnpike
(42.6 mi)
$2.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$3
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lynn, MA
Late night in Lynn on Tuesday
Local time
4:57 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
4 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
1h 25m 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 drive is 77% highway, so you'll spend most of your time on faster roads. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 42.6 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface roads like Washington Street as you get closer to your destination, likely noticing more frequent exits and local traffic as you approach Lynn.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.6 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 395. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sutton Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63 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: near the start (Sutton Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 25m. Total distance: 63 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.6 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.55 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: near the start (Sutton Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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