If you are planning to travel from West Springfield to Lynn, expect a straightforward 102.3-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 10 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single day, as the vast majority of the drive is highway-focused. You should budget approximately $16 for fuel to cover the distance. Because both cities are located within the Northeast region, the transition is seamless and lacks significant environmental shifts. It is an efficient route designed for those looking to reach their destination quickly without the need for an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.1 miles from West Springfield, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
85.1 mi
1h 41m
US 20
5.5 mi
7m
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
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 85.1 mi, about 1h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Springfield, MA and Lynn, MA.
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Start on this road
242 ft·20 sec·this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Lathrop Street
401 ft·19 sec·Lathrop Street
3
Turn right onto US 20
0.2 mi·17 sec·Park Street
4
Turn left onto US 20
281 ft·6 sec·Elm Street
5
Continue on US 20
0.3 mi·19 sec·Park Avenue
6
Enter roundabout onto US 20
212 ft·3 sec·North End Bridge
7
Continue on US 20
0.2 mi·15 sec·North End Bridge
8
Continue on US 20
0.2 mi·11 sec·West Street
9
Continue on US 20
0.1 mi·8 sec·Plainfield Street
10
Turn slight right onto US 20
0.2 mi·10 sec·US 20
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 20
5.4 mi·7 min·US 20
Toward I 291 East, US 20 East
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 7Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
14
Merge onto I 90
84 mi·1 hr 40 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on I 90
1.6 mi·2 min·Ted Williams Tunnel
16
Continue on I 90
1.1 mi·1 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto MA 1A
0.3 mi·34 sec·East Boston Expressway
18
Continue on MA 1A
1.0 mi·1 min·McClellan Highway
19
Continue on MA 1A
1.0 mi·2 min·Lee Burbank Highway
20
Take the exit onto MA 1A
366 ft·11 sec·MA 1A
21
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
7 ft·0 sec·Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
22
Continue on MA 1A
0.4 mi·34 sec·Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
23
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
375 ft·4 sec·North Shore Road
24
Continue on MA 1A
2.6 mi·4 min·North Shore Road
25
Continue on MA 1A
1.7 mi·2 min·Lynnway
26
Turn left onto MA 1A
504 ft·12 sec·MA 1A
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on Market Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·Market Street
28
Turn right onto Liberty Street
0.3 mi·43 sec·Liberty Street
29
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Essex Street
30
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft·2 sec·Rogers Avenue
31
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Trip Plan
To ensure the smoothest travel experience, try to time your departure to avoid peak commute hours, as the heavy reliance on the Massachusetts Turnpike can lead to congestion. Since the entire drive is only 102.3 miles, you won't need to plan for any mandatory stops, giving you the flexibility to complete the trip in one go. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the main highways to ensure you don't need to exit prematurely. Given the duration of 2 hours and 10 minutes, you can easily manage this trip with a single stretch of driving, making it a convenient option for a quick transit between these two Massachusetts cities.
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 51.1 miles from West Springfield, MA, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.1 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 23 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.1 miles or 1h 3m 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 42m
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 West Springfield, 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 West Springfield, MA
This is one driving day of about 102.3 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from West Springfield, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 85.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Lathrop Street
At end of road, turn right onto Lathrop Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 20 / Park Street
Turn right onto US 20 / Park Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.3 mi into trip|~2m in|US 20
Keep slight left at fork onto US 20 toward I 291 East, US 20 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 291 East, US 20 East
6
6.7 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the exit toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
6
6.9 mi into trip|~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.37 one way
$32.74 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$17.85
$35.71
premium
$4.82
$19.42
$38.85
diesel
$5.61
$22.59
$45.17
Estimated Tolls: $5.10
Massachusetts Turnpike
(85.1 mi)$5.10
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
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.7
0
$10.74
$4.91
Efficient EV
25.6
0
$8.95
$4.09
EV Truck/SUV
40.9
0
$14.32
$6.55
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
West Springfield, MA
Night
in West Springfield on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lynn, MA
Night
in Lynn on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
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
12 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 10m 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.
Boston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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.
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 91.7
Park Closure: Dorchester Heights Temporary Public Access Restrictions
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 102.3
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...
. . . 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...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 91.7
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...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 77.6
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 10.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly efficient drive where roughly 89% of your time is spent on highways. The journey is dominated by an 85.1-mile stretch along the Massachusetts Turnpike, providing a consistent pace for the majority of the trip. As you transition from the Turnpike toward the North Shore Road, the atmosphere shifts from open highway travel to the more localized traffic patterns near your destination. This is a practical, utilitarian route rather than a scenic tour, keeping you focused on the road as you navigate across the state.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 85.1 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and US 20. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lathrop Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 102.3 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: near the start (Lathrop Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (US 20 / Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between West Springfield, MA and Lynn, MA, road signs point toward Albany and Boston.
Albany
6.7 mi in|~9m
Boston
6.9 mi in|~10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 102.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 85.1 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.10 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.
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: near the start (Lathrop Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (US 20 / Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park and Adams 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.
