Origin
Wayland, MA
Late night in Wayland on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wayland, 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
46m
Distance
29.4 mi
47 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 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wayland, MA
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Lynn, MA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 29.4-mile drive from Wayland, MA, to Lynn, MA, takes approximately 46 minutes and is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily via the Massachusetts Turnpike and Boston Post Road, with a 47% highway share, making it a manageable journey with a modest estimated fuel cost of $5. The route offers a mixed driving experience, ideal for those looking for a quick connection between these two Massachusetts towns without needing an overnight stay. It's a practical option for a day trip, allowing you to focus on your destination rather than the transit itself.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 13.1 mi | 18m |
| Boston Post Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| 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 |
| Lee Burbank Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 13.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wayland, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on this road
116 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 20
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Boston Post Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto School Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
School Street
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on Wellesley Street
495 ft
·
12 sec
·
Wellesley Street
5
Continue on Newton Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Newton Street
6
Continue on Newton Street
94 ft
·
9 sec
·
Newton Street
7
Turn left onto MA 30
526 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Avenue
8
Turn right onto Park Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Park Road
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 90 East, Mass Pike East: Boston
10
Merge onto I 90
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 90
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ted Williams Tunnel
12
Continue on I 90
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto MA 1A
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Boston Expressway
14
Continue on MA 1A
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
McClellan Highway
15
Continue on MA 1A
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Burbank Highway
16
Take the exit onto MA 1A
366 ft
·
11 sec
·
MA 1A
17
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
18
Continue on MA 1A
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
19
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
375 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Shore Road
20
Continue on MA 1A
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Shore Road
21
Continue on MA 1A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lynnway
22
Turn left onto MA 1A
504 ft
·
12 sec
·
MA 1A
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on Market Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Market Street
24
Turn right onto Liberty Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Liberty Street
25
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Essex Street
26
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.6 — 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
|
US 20 / Boston Post Road
Turn right onto US 20 / Boston Post Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
School Street
Turn right onto School Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
6.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Park Road
Turn right onto Park Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
6.6 mi into trip
|
~11m 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.71 one way
$9.41 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.58 | $11.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
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
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
4:47 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
1 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
46m 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?
Expect a varied driving experience on this 29.4-mile route. While 47% of your journey involves highway driving, you'll also encounter stretches on more local roads like Boston Post Road and North Shore Road. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 13.1 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike. This means you'll transition from faster-paced highway travel to potentially more varied speeds and traffic patterns as you approach your destination in Lynn. The 'mixed drive' profile suggests a dynamic route that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 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 early in the drive near US 20 / Boston Post Road.
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 29.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 20 / Boston Post Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (School Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (Park Road): 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.
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 Wayland, MA to Lynn, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Mass Pike East: Boston along the way.
Mass Pike East: Boston
6.4 mi in
|
~10m
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 46m. Total distance: 29.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). 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.
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 (US 20 / Boston Post Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (School Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (Park Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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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