Drive Time
2h 5m
Distance
102.5 mi
165 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Photo: Marius-Laurentiu Butan
The drive from Amherst, MA to Lynn, MA covers 102.5 miles and takes about 2h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Pleasant Street, College Street, Belchertown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
51.2 miles from Amherst, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 5m drive with frequent turns across 102.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Amherst, MA to Lynn, MA is easy. At 2h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Amherst, MA to Lynn, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Pleasant Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| College Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Belchertown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| USMC League Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Federal Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Liberty Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst, MA and Lynn, MA.
Start on Depot Road
Turn right onto South Pleasant Street
Turn right onto College Street
Continue on Belchertown Road
Continue on USMC League Highway
Continue on Federal Street
Continue on Federal Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Federal Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Keep slight right to continue on North Washington Street
Continue on North Liberty Street
Continue on Belchertown Street
Continue on Bridge Street
Turn left onto Palmer Road
Turn right onto Sykes Street
Continue on North Main Street
Continue on North Main Street
Turn left onto Thorndike Street
Take the ramp left
Keep slight right
Continue straight
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel
Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto East Boston Expressway
Continue on McClellan Highway
Continue on Lee Burbank Highway
Take the exit slight right
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mahoney Circle
Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Butler Circle
Exit the rotary onto North Shore Road
Continue on Lynnway
Turn left
Continue on Market Street
Turn right onto Liberty Street
Turn left onto Essex Street
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.2 miles or 1h 2m 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.
Open the route before leaving Amherst, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Amherst, MA
This is one driving day of about 102.5 miles and 2h 5m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.2 mi from Amherst, MA · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 51.2 miles from Amherst, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Lynn, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lynn, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$16.32 one way
$32.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $15.54 | $31.07 |
| premium | $4.15 | $16.75 | $33.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.77 | $45.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.76 | $4.92 |
| Efficient EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.97 | $4.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41 | 0 | $14.35 | $6.56 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Amherst on Saturday
Local time
3:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Lynn on Saturday
Local time
3:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
51 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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