Origin
Sudbury, MA
Late night in Sudbury on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sudbury, 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
52m
Distance
32.7 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sudbury, MA
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Lynn, MA
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Trip Overview
Sudbury, MA to Lynn, MA is 32.7 miles and takes about 52 minutes via Massachusetts Turnpike, Boston Post Road, and Old Sudbury Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip primarily within the Northeast region, connecting two points in Massachusetts. Given its short duration and manageable distance, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a day trip without needing an overnight stay. Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate between highways and local roads, making it a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 13.1 mi | 18m |
| Boston Post Road | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Old Sudbury Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| North Shore Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Newton Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Lynnway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Ted Williams Tunnel | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| McClellan Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 13.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sudbury, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on MA 27
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hudson Road
2
Continue on MA 27
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Sudbury Road
3
Continue on MA 27; MA 126
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Cochituate Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 20
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Boston Post Road
5
Turn right onto School Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
School Street
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on Wellesley Street
495 ft
·
12 sec
·
Wellesley Street
7
Continue on Newton Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Newton Street
8
Continue on Newton Street
94 ft
·
9 sec
·
Newton Street
9
Turn left onto MA 30
526 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Avenue
10
Turn right onto Park Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Park Road
Use the right lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 90 East, Mass Pike East: Boston
12
Merge onto I 90
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on I 90
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ted Williams Tunnel
14
Continue on I 90
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto MA 1A
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Boston Expressway
16
Continue on MA 1A
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
McClellan Highway
17
Continue on MA 1A
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Burbank Highway
18
Take the exit onto MA 1A
366 ft
·
11 sec
·
MA 1A
19
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
20
Continue on MA 1A
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
21
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
375 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Shore Road
22
Continue on MA 1A
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Shore Road
23
Continue on MA 1A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lynnway
24
Turn left onto MA 1A
504 ft
·
12 sec
·
MA 1A
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on Market Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Market Street
26
Turn right onto Liberty Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Liberty Street
27
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Essex Street
28
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
29
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Sudbury, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 6.8 and 27.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
School Street
Turn right onto School Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
9.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Park Road
Turn right onto Park Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
9.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 East, Mass Pike East: Boston
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 East, Mass Pike East: Boston
5
9.9 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
27.1 mi into trip
|
~43m 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
$5.23 one way
$10.47 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.71 | $11.41 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.78
Massachusetts Turnpike
(13.1 mi)
$0.78
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Cambridge, MA
16 mi in
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
10 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
52m 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 offers a mixed bag of highway and local road travel, with 43% of the route utilizing highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 13.1 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike, providing a period of faster, uninterrupted driving. Following this, the journey transitions to more varied roads like Boston Post Road and Old Sudbury Road, which may involve more local traffic and lower speed limits. This blend means you'll get periods of cruising and then moments of navigating more closely through populated areas, so be prepared for the change in pace.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.1 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 6.8 miles in near School 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 14 decision points packed into just 32.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles (School Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles (Park Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: 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.
On the drive from Sudbury, MA to Lynn, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Mass Pike East: Boston along the way.
Mass Pike East: Boston
9.6 mi in
|
~16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 32.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). 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 13.1 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.78 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 2 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 6.8 miles (School Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles (Park Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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