Origin
City of Lynn, MA
Late night in City of Lynn on Wednesday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Lynn, MA to North Andover, MA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
39m
Distance
22.2 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
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6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Andover, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from City of Lynn, MA to North Andover, MA covers 22.2 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Walnut Street, Yankee Division Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.4 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.55 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
11.1 miles from City of Lynn, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 22.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Maple Avenue.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Maple Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (Maple Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.4 miles (I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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Maple Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Maple Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Maple Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Maple Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
6.4 mi into trip
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~12m in
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I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge onto I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
9.1 mi into trip
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~16m in
Take the exit toward MA 129: Wakefield Center, Wilmington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 58
Toward MA 129: Wakefield Center, Wilmington
5
9.3 mi into trip
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~17m in
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Haverhill Street
Enter roundabout onto Haverhill Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between City of Lynn, MA and North Andover, MA, road signs point toward Providence Rhode Island and Wilmington.
Providence Rhode Island
6.1 mi in
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~12m
Wilmington
9.1 mi in
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~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Walnut Street | 5 mi | 8m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Haverhill Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Waverley Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| High Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Franklin Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Linwood Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 7.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lynn, MA and North Andover, MA.
1
Start on Forest Rock Avenue
130 ft
·
9 sec
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Forest Rock Avenue
2
Turn slight right onto Tupelo Avenue
43 ft
·
8 sec
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Tupelo Avenue
3
Turn sharp right onto Maple Avenue
114 ft
·
8 sec
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Maple Avenue
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Maple Avenue
206 ft
·
15 sec
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Maple Avenue
5
Continue on Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
1 min
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Main Avenue
6
Turn right onto MA 129
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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Boston Street
7
Turn right onto North Franklin Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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North Franklin Street
8
Continue on Forest Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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Forest Street
9
Continue on Linwood Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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Linwood Road
10
Turn right onto Walnut Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
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Walnut Street
11
Continue on Walnut Street
4.6 mi
·
7 min
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Walnut Street
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Waltham, Providence Rhode Island
13
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
2.7 mi
·
3 min
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Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 58
Toward MA 129: Wakefield Center, Wilmington
Use the slight right lane.
15
Enter roundabout onto Haverhill Street
54 ft
·
1 sec
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Haverhill Street
16
Continue on Haverhill Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Haverhill Street
17
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
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Franklin Street
18
Turn right onto MA 28
7.4 mi
·
11 min
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Main Street
19
Turn right onto Elm Street
149 ft
·
8 sec
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Elm Street
20
Turn left onto High Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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High Street
21
Continue on Waverley Road
0.2 mi
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21 sec
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Waverley Road
22
Take the ramp onto Waverley Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
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Waverley Road
23
Turn right onto Middlesex Street
142 ft
·
8 sec
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Middlesex Street
24
Turn right
61 ft
·
4 sec
25
Arrive at 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 11.1 miles from City of Lynn, MA, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.4 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 22.2 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.1 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Andover, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving City of Lynn, 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 City of Lynn, MA
This is one driving day of about 22.2 miles and 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from City of Lynn, 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 Main Street for about 7.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.1 mi from City of Lynn, MA · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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 22.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.1 miles from City of Lynn, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Andover, MA
The final approach into North Andover, 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 North Andover, 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
$3.55 one way
$7.11 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.87 | $7.75 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
North Andover, MA
Late night in North Andover on Wednesday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
11 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
39m 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 City of Lynn, MA to North Andover, MA covers 22.2 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Walnut Street, Yankee Division Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.1 miles from City of Lynn, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.55 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Maple Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (Maple Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.4 miles (I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between City of Lynn, MA and North Andover, MA, road signs point toward Providence Rhode Island and Wilmington.
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