Drive Time
57m
Distance
44 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Photo: Marius-Laurentiu Butan
The drive from Harvard, MA to Lynn, MA covers 44 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Avenue, I 495 North, US 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.00 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 miles from Harvard, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 44 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Harvard, MA to Lynn, MA is easy. At 57m 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 Harvard, MA to Lynn, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 495 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 3 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 3 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Yankee Division Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 28 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Harvard, MA and Lynn, MA.
Start on Massachusetts Avenue
Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Avenue
Continue on Massachusetts Avenue
Take the ramp left toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Lowell Connector
Keep slight right to continue on US 3 South: Burlington
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
Keep slight left
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 South: Stoneham
Turn straight onto Main Street
Turn sharp left onto North Street
Continue on Prospect Street
Turn right onto North Avenue
Turn left onto West Water Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Walnut Street
Continue on Walnut Street
Turn right onto Kirtland Street
Turn left onto Marion Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Federal Street
Exit the roundabout onto Federal Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Market Square
Exit the roundabout onto Market Square
Continue on South Common Street
Continue on City Hall Square
Continue on Central Avenue
Turn left onto Liberty Street
Turn left onto Essex Street
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 44 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lynn, MA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Harvard, 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 Harvard, MA
This is one driving day of about 44 miles and 57m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22 mi from Harvard, MA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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.
A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22 miles from Harvard, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$7.00 one way
$14.01 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
| premium | $4.80 | $8.31 | $16.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.78 | $19.55 |
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: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Night in Harvard on Saturday
Local time
11:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Lynn on Saturday
Local time
11:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
22 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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