Origin
Framingham Center, MA
Late night in Framingham Center on Friday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Framingham Center, MA to Lynn, MA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
50m
Distance
33.3 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
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.
Framingham Center, MA
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Lynn, MA
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Trip Overview
This 33.3-mile drive from Framingham Center, MA, to Lynn, MA, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 50 minutes. It's a perfect one-day excursion, so no overnight stays are necessary. You'll primarily be on the Massachusetts Turnpike and then transition to North Shore Road and Lynnway as you approach your destination. With a fuel cost estimated at $5, this is an economical journey. The route offers a highway-focused experience, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B within the Northeast region.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 33.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a drive that is predominantly on highways, with 62% of the route utilizing this type of road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.7 miles along the Massachusetts Turnpike. As you move from the Turnpike onto North Shore Road and then Lynnway, the character of the drive will shift, offering a change from the high-speed interstate feel to more of a local road experience as you near the coast.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 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 19.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and North Shore Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near State Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 33.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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State Street
Turn right onto State Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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High Street
Turn right onto High Street
Navigation decision point
7
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 East: Boston
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
27.7 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Framingham Center, MA and Lynn, MA, road signs point toward Springfield and Boston.
Springfield
3 mi in
|
~5m
Boston
3 mi in
|
~5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 19.7 mi | 26m |
| North Shore Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Lynnway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Ted Williams Tunnel | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Worcester Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| McClellan Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lee Burbank Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Cochituate Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 19.7 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on this road
55 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
State Street
3
Turn right onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
High Street
4
Continue on MA 30
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto MA 30
521 ft
·
10 sec
·
MA 30
6
Continue on MA 30; MA 126
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Concord Street
7
Turn slight right onto MA 30
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cochituate Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 90 East: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 90
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 90
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ted Williams Tunnel
12
Continue on I 90
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto MA 1A
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Boston Expressway
14
Continue on MA 1A
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
McClellan Highway
15
Continue on MA 1A
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Burbank Highway
16
Take the exit onto MA 1A
366 ft
·
11 sec
·
MA 1A
17
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
18
Continue on MA 1A
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
19
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
375 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Shore Road
20
Continue on MA 1A
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Shore Road
21
Continue on MA 1A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lynnway
22
Turn left onto MA 1A
504 ft
·
12 sec
·
MA 1A
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on Market Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Market Street
24
Turn right onto Liberty Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Liberty Street
25
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Essex Street
26
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.7 mi from Framingham Center, MA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from Framingham Center, 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
$5.33 one way
$10.66 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.32 | $12.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.18
Massachusetts Turnpike
(19.7 mi)
$1.18
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Lynn, MA
Late night in Lynn on Friday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Cambridge, MA
17 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 Framingham Center, MA to Lynn, MA covers 33.3 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, North Shore Road, Lynnway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.7 miles from Framingham Center, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.33 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 is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 33.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Framingham Center, MA and Lynn, MA, road signs point toward Springfield and Boston.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Boston National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and Salem Maritime National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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