Trip from Barre, MA to Lynn, MA

Drive Time

1h 52m

Distance

76.9 mi

124 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 44m ★

6 AM

1h 53m

8 AM

2h 9m

10 AM

1h 58m

12 PM

1h 57m

3 PM

1h 59m

5 PM

2h 8m

8 PM

1h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Lynn, MA

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Trip Overview

Spanning 76.9 miles, this drive from Barre to Lynn takes approximately 1 hour and 52 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. Budgeting around $12 for fuel should cover your travel costs, making this an economical choice for your schedule. You will traverse the Northeast region, transitioning from the more rural landscape of Barre toward the coastal environment of Lynn. Since there are no mandatory stops required by the route data, you have the flexibility to power through or take breaks at your own pace. Overall, this is a straightforward, practical journey that connects two distinct parts of Massachusetts with relative ease.

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

38.4 miles from Barre, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip offers a mixed drive profile that keeps the experience varied behind the wheel. You will spend about 53% of your time on highways, balancing efficient transit with local driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 40.1 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike, allowing you to settle into a rhythm before transitioning to surface roads. Navigating via Pleasant Street and Worcester Road adds a more grounded feel to the journey compared to the high-speed turnpike sections. As you move away from the highway segments, expect the pace to shift, requiring you to remain alert as the road character evolves from interstate cruising to local traffic conditions.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 40.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.8 miles in near McGrath Boulevard.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 76.9 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: at 21.8 miles (McGrath Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 27.1 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

21.8 mi into trip | ~37m in | McGrath Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto McGrath Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

26.1 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

27.1 mi into trip | ~46m in | I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

71.2 mi into trip | ~1h 43m 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

76 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in | MA 1A

Turn left onto MA 1A

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike	40.1 mi	49m
Pleasant Street	6.8 mi	12m
Worcester Road	6.1 mi	11m
Barre Paxton Road	4.5 mi	6m
Grafton Street	3.4 mi	4m
Chandler Street	2.9 mi	4m
North Shore Road	2.7 mi	4m
Lynnway	1.7 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 40.1 mi, about 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barre, MA and Lynn, MA.

Start on MA 32; MA 122

171 ft · 2 sec · Concert Mall

Continue on MA 32; MA 122

1.2 mi · 1 min · Summer Street

Continue on MA 122

6.1 mi · 11 min · Worcester Road

Continue on MA 122

0.9 mi · 1 min · Barre Paxton Road

Continue on MA 122

3.6 mi · 5 min · Barre Paxton Road

Continue on MA 122

6.8 mi · 12 min · Pleasant Street

Turn right onto MA 122

2.9 mi · 4 min · Chandler Street

Turn left onto Murray Avenue

301 ft · 9 sec · Murray Avenue

Turn right onto Austin Street

232 ft · 6 sec · Austin Street

Continue on Myrtle Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Myrtle Street

At end of road, turn left onto McGrath Boulevard

0.2 mi · 29 sec · McGrath Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Continue on Foster Street

101 ft · 2 sec · Foster Street

Use the none lane.

Turn slight right onto Franklin Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Franklin Street

Turn right onto Harding Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Harding Street

Turn left onto Winter Street

326 ft · 8 sec · Winter Street

Continue on MA 122

0.5 mi · 41 sec · Grafton Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 122

39 ft · 0 sec · Grafton Street

Continue on MA 122

2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

Continue on MA 122

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Grafton Road

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 90

39 mi · 48 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 90

1.6 mi · 2 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

Continue on I 90

1.1 mi · 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto MA 1A

0.3 mi · 34 sec · East Boston Expressway

Continue on MA 1A

1.0 mi · 1 min · McClellan Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on MA 1A

1.0 mi · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway

Take the exit onto MA 1A

366 ft · 11 sec · MA 1A

Enter roundabout onto MA 1A

7 ft · 0 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

Continue on MA 1A

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

Enter roundabout onto MA 1A

375 ft · 4 sec · North Shore Road

Continue on MA 1A

2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on MA 1A

1.7 mi · 2 min · Lynnway

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto MA 1A

504 ft · 12 sec · MA 1A

Use the left lane.

Continue on Market Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Market Street

Turn right onto Liberty Street

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Liberty Street

Turn left onto Essex Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Essex Street

Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

66 ft · 2 sec · Rogers Avenue

Arrive at destination

Rogers Avenue

Trip Plan

To ensure a smooth transition between the different road types, try to depart during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the main transit corridors. Since the total drive time is under two hours, you have the advantage of total scheduling flexibility, allowing you to reach your destination without the fatigue associated with longer hauls. While you don't strictly need a stop, keeping an eye on your fuel gauge before hitting the Massachusetts Turnpike is a smart move to avoid unnecessary detours. Remember that the route relies on a combination of major thoroughfares and local streets, so keep your navigation tools active to stay on track during the transition onto Worcester Road. By planning your departure around local traffic patterns, you can keep the 1-hour and 52-minute journey stress-free.

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 38.4 miles from Barre, MA, or about 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.1 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 76.9 miles or 1h 52m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38.4 miles or 59m 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 33m

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 Barre, 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 Barre, MA

This is one driving day of about 76.9 miles and 1h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Barre, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 40.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.4 mi from Barre, MA · 59m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

38 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 76.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.4 miles from Barre, 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.

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.24 one way

$24.48 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$13.31	$26.62
premium	$4.80	$14.53	$29.06
diesel	$5.64	$17.08	$34.17

Estimated Tolls: $2.40

Massachusetts Turnpike (40.1 mi) $2.40

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

$12

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	23.1	$8.07	$3.69
Efficient EV	19.2	$6.73	$3.08
EV Truck/SUV	30.8	$10.77	$4.92

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Barre, MA

Afternoon in Barre on Sunday

Local time

4:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lynn, MA

Afternoon in Lynn on Sunday

Local time

4:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

38 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

24 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

1h 52m 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 Barre, MA to Lynn, MA covers 76.9 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Pleasant Street, Worcester Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 38.4 miles from Barre, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.24 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 route from Barre, MA to Lynn, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Barre, MA to Lynn, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Lynn, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Barre, MA

Lynn, MA

Same local time

24 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 52m on the road

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