Turners Falls to Lynn is 100.6 miles and takes about 2h 25m via Mohawk Trail, Concord Turnpike, and US 3, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region toward another part of the Northeast. It's a manageable drive that offers a blend of road types, making it a convenient option for a single-day excursion. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward journey between these two points without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.3 miles from Turners Falls, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Mohawk Trail
38.8 mi
53m
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
French King Highway
4.5 mi
7m
Walnut Street
3.4 mi
5m
West Water Street
2.9 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Mohawk Trail
— 38.8 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Turners Falls, MA and Lynn, MA.
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Start on this road
125 ft·11 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Seventh Street
228 ft·7 sec·Seventh Street
3
Turn slight right onto L Street
0.3 mi·46 sec·L Street
4
Turn left onto Second Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·Second Street
5
Turn right onto Avenue A
0.1 mi·21 sec·Avenue A
6
Continue on Gill-Montague Bridge
0.4 mi·39 sec·Gill-Montague Bridge
7
Turn right onto MA 2
4.1 mi·6 min·French King Highway
8
Continue on MA 2
0.2 mi·28 sec·Mohawk Trail
9
Continue on MA 2
0.4 mi·42 sec·French King Highway
10
Continue on MA 2
2.4 mi·3 min·Mohawk Trail
11
Continue on MA 2
1.9 mi·3 min·State Road
12
Continue on MA 2
0.8 mi·1 min·Public Works Boulevard
13
Continue on MA 2
2.0 mi·3 min·West Main Street
14
Continue on MA 2
36 mi·50 min·Mohawk Trail
15
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2
12 mi·16 min·Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi·59 sec
Exit 113BToward I 495 North: LowellUse the right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
18
Merge onto I 495
11 mi·12 min·I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 89A-B-CToward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Lowell ConnectorUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 89AToward US 3 South: BurlingtonUse the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto US 3
9.8 mi·11 min·US 3
22
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
1.0 mi·2 min·US 3
Exit 72AToward I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, PeabodyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
0.3 mi·43 sec·US 3
24
Merge onto I 95; US 3; MA 128
5.6 mi·7 min·Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 56AToward MA 28 South: StonehamUse the slight right lane.
26
Turn straight onto MA 28
0.1 mi·19 sec·Main Street
27
Turn sharp left onto North Street
0.3 mi·29 sec·North Street
Use the left lane.
28
Continue on Prospect Street
1.0 mi·1 min·Prospect Street
29
Turn right onto North Avenue
0.4 mi·44 sec·North Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Turn left onto West Water Street
2.9 mi·4 min·West Water Street
31
At end of road, turn right onto MA 129
0.4 mi·34 sec·Walnut Street
32
Continue on MA 129
3.0 mi·4 min·Walnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Turn right onto Kirtland Street
0.2 mi·38 sec·Kirtland Street
34
Turn left onto Marion Street
363 ft·7 sec·Marion Street
35
Enter roundabout onto Federal Street
141 ft·2 sec·Federal Street
36
Continue on Federal Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·Federal Street
37
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
264 ft·4 sec·Market Square
38
Continue on Market Square
0.2 mi·13 sec·Market Square
39
Continue on South Common Street
0.5 mi·49 sec·South Common Street
40
Continue on City Hall Square
0.1 mi·11 sec·City Hall Square
41
Continue on Central Avenue
0.1 mi·10 sec·Central Avenue
42
Turn left onto Liberty Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·Liberty Street
43
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Essex Street
44
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft·2 sec·Rogers Avenue
45
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 25m estimated drive time and 100.6 miles, this trip is well-suited for a single day. Aiming for an early morning departure will give you ample time to reach Lynn without feeling rushed. While there are no specific stops noted, you'll want to keep an eye on your fuel; with a budget of around $14, it's a good idea to note your fuel level before leaving Turners Falls. The longest stretch is on the Mohawk Trail, so plan any brief pauses before or after this segment to maximize your driving comfort.
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 50.3 miles from Turners Falls, MA, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.8 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 22 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.3 miles or 1h 14m 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 55m
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 Turners Falls, 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 Turners Falls, MA
This is one driving day of about 100.6 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Turners Falls, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Mohawk Trail for about 38.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
4.1 mi from route
~10 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 7.2
Wendell, Massachusetts
Hours: 6 pm–12 am
+19785442739
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 27
5 decision points cluster between mile 61.3 and 90.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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61.3 mi into trip|~1h 29m 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
72.6 mi into trip|~1h 42m 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
72.8 mi into trip|~1h 43m 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
83.3 mi into trip|~1h 56m 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
90.7 mi into trip|~2h 8m 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
$16.10 one way
$32.20 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$17.56
$35.11
premium
$4.82
$19.10
$38.20
diesel
$5.61
$22.21
$44.42
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
$16
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.2
0
$10.56
$4.83
Efficient EV
25.2
0
$8.80
$4.02
EV Truck/SUV
40.2
0
$14.08
$6.44
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Turners Falls, MA
Late night
in Turners Falls on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lynn, MA
Late night
in Lynn on Sunday
Local time
12:19 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
9 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
2h 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
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
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 83.3
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 100.6
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 97.1
. . . 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 100.6
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 100.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive presents a mixed profile, with about 34% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter some stretches on the Mohawk Trail before transitioning to the Concord Turnpike and US 3. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 38.8 miles on the Mohawk Trail, offering a more consistent driving experience before the road conditions potentially change. Expect a varied feel behind the wheel as you move between different types of roadways.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.8 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 61.3 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 27 significant decision points across 100.6 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 61.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.8 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 Turners Falls, MA and Lynn, MA, road signs point toward Lawrence, Nashua New Hampshire and Peabody.
Lawrence
61.7 mi in|~1h 30m
Nashua New Hampshire
72.6 mi in|~1h 42m
Peabody
83.3 mi in|~1h 56m|via US 3
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 100.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). 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 38.8 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 61.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.8 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.
