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Trip from Dunstable, MA to Lynn, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

50m

Distance

40.1 mi

65 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m

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

town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Dunstable, MA

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city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Lynn, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dunstable, MA to Lynn, MA covers 40.1 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Lowell Street, Dunstable Road, Westford Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.42 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

20.1 miles from Dunstable, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 40.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lowell 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 Dunstable, MA to Lynn, MA is easy. At 50m 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 Dunstable, MA to Lynn, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lowell Street
Dunstable Road
Westford Road
US 3 South
I 95 North
Yankee Division Highway
MA 28 South
Main Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Lowell Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
2

Keep slight right to continue on Lowell Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street
3

Continue on Dunstable Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Dunstable Road
4

Turn left onto Westford Road

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Westford Road
5

Take the ramp left toward US 3 South: Burlington

0.3 mi · 42 sec · US 3 South: Burlington
6

Merge slight left

17 mi · 19 min
7

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
8

Keep slight left

0.3 mi · 43 sec
9

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

5.6 mi · 7 min · Yankee Division Highway
10

Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 South: Stoneham

0.4 mi · 1 min · MA 28 South: Stoneham
11

Turn straight onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Main Street
12

Turn sharp left onto North Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · North Street
13

Continue on Prospect Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Prospect Street
14

Turn right onto North Avenue

0.4 mi · 45 sec · North Avenue
15

Turn left onto West Water Street

2.9 mi · 4 min · West Water Street
16

At the end of the road, turn right onto Walnut Street

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Walnut Street
17

Continue on Walnut Street

3.0 mi · 4 min · Walnut Street
18

Turn right onto Kirtland Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Kirtland Street
19

Turn left onto Marion Street

364 ft · 8 sec · Marion Street
20

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Federal Street

141 ft · 3 sec · Federal Street
21

Exit the roundabout onto Federal Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Federal Street
22

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Market Square

262 ft · 4 sec · Market Square
23

Exit the roundabout onto Market Square

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Market Square
24

Continue on South Common Street

0.5 mi · 49 sec · South Common Street
25

Continue on City Hall Square

0.1 mi · 12 sec · City Hall Square
26

Continue on Central Avenue

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Central Avenue
27

Turn left onto Liberty Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Liberty Street
28

Turn left onto Essex Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Essex Street
29

Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

66 ft · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue
30

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 20.1 miles from Dunstable, MA, or about 25m 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 40 miles or 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 20.1 miles or 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lynn, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Dunstable, MA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Dunstable, MA

This is one driving day of about 40.1 miles and 50m.

At 40.1 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.1 mi from Dunstable, MA · 25m into the drive

town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Arlington, MA

20 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

City of Revere, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Arlington, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Dunstable, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lynn, MA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lynn, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.42 one way

$12.84 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $7.00 $14.00
premium $4.82 $7.61 $15.23
diesel $5.61 $8.85 $17.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12 0 $4.21 $1.92
Efficient EV 10 0 $3.51 $1.60
EV Truck/SUV 16 0 $5.61 $2.57

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Dunstable, MA

Night in Dunstable on Wednesday

Local time

10:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lynn, MA

Night in Lynn on Wednesday

Local time

10:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

63°F

Arlington, MA

20 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

50m 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 Dunstable, MA to Lynn, MA covers 40.1 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lowell Street, Dunstable Road, Westford Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.1 miles from Dunstable, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.42 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 Dunstable, MA to Lynn, MA is easy. At 50m 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 Dunstable, MA to Lynn, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dunstable, MA to Lynn, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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