Origin
Westwood, MA
Late night in Westwood on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westwood, 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
48m
Distance
26 mi
42 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westwood, MA
Ron Lach
Lynn, MA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Embarking on a road trip from Westwood, MA, to Lynn, MA, covers a modest 26 miles and should take approximately 48 minutes to complete. This easy, single-day journey is well within reach for most travelers, with no need for an overnight stop. Expect to spend around $4 on fuel for this short excursion. The route primarily utilizes local roads, with a portion on US 1, offering a straightforward drive through familiar Northeast territory. It's a convenient option for a quick trip within Massachusetts.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| High Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Broadway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Boylston Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Salem Turnpike | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Storrow Drive | 1.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
High Street
— 3.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westwood, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on Crouse Avenue
240 ft
·
12 sec
·
Crouse Avenue
2
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Pond Street
3
Turn straight onto MA 109
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
High Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on MA 109
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bridge Street
5
Turn left onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
Toward Boston, Cambridge
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Turn left onto Independence Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Independence Drive
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on Grove Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Grove Street
8
Enter roundabout onto Grove Street
254 ft
·
4 sec
·
Grove Street
9
Continue on Grove Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Grove Street
10
Continue on Newton Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Newton Street
11
Turn left onto Clyde Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Clyde Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on Lee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lee Street
13
Continue on Lee Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Lee Street
14
Turn right onto MA 9
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Boylston Street
15
Continue on MA 9
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Washington Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto Brookline Avenue
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brookline Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn slight right onto Boylston Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Boylston Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn slight left onto Bowker Overpass
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Bowker Overpass
19
Continue on Charlesgate
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Charlesgate
20
Merge onto Storrow Drive
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Storrow Drive
21
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Tobin Bridge
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
Use the left lane.
23
Merge onto US 1
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1
Toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
275 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Fourth Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn right onto Fourth Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fourth Street
26
Continue on Fourth Street
104 ft
·
5 sec
·
Fourth Street
27
Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Hawthorn Street
28
Continue on Broadway
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway
29
Continue on MA 107
158 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broadway
30
Merge onto MA 60; MA 107
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Albert J Brown Circle
31
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 107
237 ft
·
7 sec
·
Albert J Brown Circle
32
Turn slight right onto MA 107
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
33
Continue on MA 107
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Salem Turnpike
34
Continue on MA 107
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Avenue
Use the straight lane.
35
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
Market Square
36
Continue on Market Square
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Market Square
37
Continue on South Common Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Common Street
38
Continue on City Hall Square
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
City Hall Square
39
Continue on Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Central Avenue
40
Turn left onto Liberty Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Liberty Street
41
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Essex Street
42
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
43
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 5.2 and 18.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
Turn left onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway toward Boston, Cambridge
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward Boston, Cambridge
6
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Grove Street
Enter roundabout onto Grove Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
15.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
7
16.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 1
Merge onto US 1 toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
6
18.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward Fourth Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Fourth Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.16 one way
$8.32 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.94 | $9.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.12
Salem Turnpike
(1.7 mi)
$0.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
2:02 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
14 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
48m 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 26-mile drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a good number of intersections and changes in direction. Only 23% of the route is on highways, so expect a more stop-and-go experience than a steady cruise. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 3.3 miles on High Street. As you transition from High Street to Broadway and then onto US 1, the road will shift in feel, moving from more urban local streets to a busier arterial road.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.3 mi on High Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in near Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 26 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles (Grove Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
Between Westwood, MA and Lynn, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Cambridge and Revere.
Boston
5.2 mi in
|
~9m
|
via Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
Cambridge
5.2 mi in
|
~9m
|
via Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
Revere
15.8 mi in
|
~31m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 26 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.3 miles on High Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.12 in tolls one way, starting with Salem 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 5.2 miles (Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles (Grove Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
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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