Origin
West Boylston, MA
Late night in West Boylston on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Boylston, 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
1h 23m
Distance
60.2 mi
97 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 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Boylston, MA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Lynn, MA
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Trip Overview
This 62.4-mile drive from West Boylston to Lynn, Massachusetts, is estimated to take about 1 hour and 16 minutes. It's a straightforward, turn-heavy local route with no highway driving, making it an easy day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at around $10, this journey is quite budget-friendly. The drive stays within the Northeast region, specifically Massachusetts, offering a familiar local feel without the need for an overnight stay. It's ideal for a quick excursion where you can focus on the local experience rather than long-haul travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 30.1 mi | 38m |
| I 290 | 7 mi | 8m |
| I 495 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| North Shore Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Shrewsbury Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Lynnway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Ted Williams Tunnel | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Temple Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 30.1 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Boylston, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on this road
59 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Prospect Street
200 ft
·
7 sec
·
Prospect Street
3
Turn left onto Newton Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Newton Street
4
Turn straight onto Central Street
514 ft
·
16 sec
·
Central Street
5
Turn slight right onto MA 140
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Worcester Street
6
Continue on MA 140
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Maple Street
7
Continue on MA 140
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Temple Street
8
Continue on MA 140
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Boylston Street
9
Continue on MA 140
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Shrewsbury Street
10
Continue on MA 140
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Boylston Street
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 290 East: Marlboro
12
Merge onto I 290
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
I 290
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 32A
Toward I 495 South: Cape Cod
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 495
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 58
Toward I 90: Albany New York, Boston
16
Merge onto I 90
29 mi
·
36 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on I 90
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ted Williams Tunnel
18
Continue on I 90
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto MA 1A
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Boston Expressway
20
Continue on MA 1A
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
McClellan Highway
21
Continue on MA 1A
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Burbank Highway
22
Take the exit onto MA 1A
366 ft
·
11 sec
·
MA 1A
23
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
24
Continue on MA 1A
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
25
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
375 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Shore Road
26
Continue on MA 1A
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Shore Road
27
Continue on MA 1A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lynnway
28
Turn left onto MA 1A
504 ft
·
12 sec
·
MA 1A
Use the left lane.
29
Continue on Market Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Market Street
30
Turn right onto Liberty Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Liberty Street
31
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Essex Street
32
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
33
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from West Boylston, 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 12.6 and 54.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
12.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 495 South: Cape Cod
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 32A
Toward I 495 South: Cape Cod
5
13.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
19.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward I 90: Albany New York, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 58
Toward I 90: Albany New York, Boston
5
20.4 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
54.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
$9.63 one way
$19.27 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.51 | $21.01 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.43 | $22.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.29 | $26.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.80
Massachusetts Turnpike
(30.1 mi)
$1.80
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$2
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.32 | $2.89 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.27 | $2.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.43 | $3.85 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Lynn, MA
Late night in Lynn on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
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
1h 23m 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 very local driving experience on this route, as it features a 0% highway share and is described as 'turn-heavy.' You'll be navigating primarily on Prospect Street, Newton Street, and Central Street for the majority of the journey. There isn't a single 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving noted, which means you'll be making frequent adjustments and turns. This type of profile suggests a drive where you'll be constantly engaging with the road, passing through various local communities and intersections.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.1 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 290. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.2 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 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 West Boylston, MA to Lynn, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
19.7 mi in
|
~27m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 60.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.1 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.80 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: at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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