Origin
Ayer, MA
Night in Ayer on Wednesday
Local time
11:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ayer, MA to Lynn, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h
Distance
45.1 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ayer, MA
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Lynn, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ayer, MA to Lynn, MA covers 45.1 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Main Street, Harvard Road, Littleton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.22 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
22.6 miles from Ayer, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 45.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Ayer, MA to Lynn, MA is easy. At 1h 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 Ayer, MA to Lynn, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Harvard Road | — | — |
| Littleton Road | — | — |
| Ayer Road | — | — |
| King Street | — | — |
| I 495 North | — | — |
| US 3 | — | — |
| US 3 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ayer, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on Park Street
397 ft
·
12 sec
·
Park Street
2
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on Harvard Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Harvard Road
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Littleton Road
423 ft
·
7 sec
·
Littleton Road
5
Exit the roundabout onto Littleton Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Littleton Road
6
Continue on Ayer Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Ayer Road
7
Continue on King Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street
8
Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
9
Merge slight left
9.4 mi
·
10 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Lowell Connector
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Lowell Connector
11
Keep slight right to continue on US 3 South: Burlington
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 3 South: Burlington
12
Merge slight left
9.8 mi
·
11 min
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
14
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
15
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 South: Stoneham
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 28 South: Stoneham
17
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
18
Turn sharp left onto North Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Street
19
Continue on Prospect Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Street
20
Turn right onto North Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Avenue
21
Turn left onto West Water Street
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Water Street
22
At the end of the road, turn right onto Walnut Street
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Walnut Street
23
Continue on Walnut Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Walnut Street
24
Turn right onto Kirtland Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Kirtland Street
25
Turn left onto Marion Street
364 ft
·
8 sec
·
Marion Street
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Federal Street
141 ft
·
3 sec
·
Federal Street
27
Exit the roundabout onto Federal Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Federal Street
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Market Square
262 ft
·
4 sec
·
Market Square
29
Exit the roundabout onto Market Square
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Market Square
30
Continue on South Common Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Common Street
31
Continue on City Hall Square
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
City Hall Square
32
Continue on Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Central Avenue
33
Turn left onto Liberty Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Liberty Street
34
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Essex Street
35
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
36
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 22.6 miles from Ayer, MA, or about 30m into the drive.
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 10 miles or 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.6 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lynn, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Ayer, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ayer, MA
This is one driving day of about 45.1 miles and 1h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 10 miles from Ayer, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.6 mi from Ayer, MA · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Ayer, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lynn, MA
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.22 one way
$14.44 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.56 | $17.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Night in Lynn on Wednesday
Local time
11:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Arlington, MA
23 mi in
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
1h 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ayer, MA to Lynn, MA covers 45.1 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Main Street, Harvard Road, Littleton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.6 miles from Ayer, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Ayer, MA to Lynn, MA is easy. At 1h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ayer, MA to Lynn, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ayer, MA to Lynn, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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