Trip from Lynn, MA to Ashburnham, MA

Drive Time

1h 36m

Distance

64.1 mi

103 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 29m ★

6 AM

1h 36m

8 AM

1h 51m

10 AM

1h 41m

12 PM

1h 40m

3 PM

1h 42m

5 PM

1h 50m

8 PM

1h 32m

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

Marius-Laurentiu Butan

Ashburnham, MA

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Lynn to Ashburnham, expect a straightforward journey covering 64.1 miles. You should budget about 1 hour and 36 minutes of actual driving time, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of approximately $10, it is a budget-friendly way to traverse the Northeast region. While the route is simple enough to complete in one go without scheduled stops, the mixed nature of the drive means you should remain alert behind the wheel. Whether you are heading out for a quick change of pace or visiting the inland areas of Massachusetts, this trip offers a manageable duration that won't leave you exhausted upon arrival.

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

32 miles from Lynn, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is characterized by a mixed driving profile that transitions between high-speed transit and local navigation. You will spend roughly 39% of your time on highways, utilizing a combination of I-495, US 3, and the Captain Isaac Davis Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 10.9-mile segment along the Captain Isaac Davis Highway, which provides a brief reprieve from navigating intersections. As you progress from the coastal vicinity of Lynn toward the more inland setting of Ashburnham, the road rhythm shifts accordingly. Expect a drive that balances the efficiency of interstate travel with the slower, more varied pace required for the remainder of the route.

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

There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Captain Isaac Davis Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.9 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 0.9 miles in near Federal Street.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 64.1 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 0.9 miles (Federal Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.9 miles (US 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16 miles (US 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 29 key points

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

0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in | Federal Street

Enter roundabout onto Federal Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

15.9 mi into trip | ~25m in | US 3

Take the exit onto US 3 toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 50B-A Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike,...

16 mi into trip | ~25m in | US 3

Keep slight left at fork onto US 3 toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

16.3 mi into trip | ~26m in | US 3

Keep slight right at fork onto US 3 toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Exit 50A Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

26.5 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 81B-C Toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlbor...

Towns Along This Route

Between Lynn, MA and Ashburnham, MA, road signs point toward Providence Rhode Island, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire and Marlboro.

Providence Rhode Island

9.9 mi in | ~17m

Middlesex Turnpike

15.9 mi in | ~25m | via US 3

Burlington

15.9 mi in | ~25m | via US 3

Nashua New Hampshire

15.9 mi in | ~25m | via US 3

Marlboro

26.5 mi in | ~38m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Captain Isaac Davis Highway	10.9 mi	14m
US 3	10.7 mi	13m
I 495	10.7 mi	12m
Yankee Division Highway	5.6 mi	7m
Water Street	4.6 mi	7m
Concord Turnpike	3.8 mi	5m
Walnut Street	3.4 mi	5m
Ashburnham State Road	2.3 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Captain Isaac Davis Highway — 10.9 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Rogers Avenue

66 ft · 3 sec · Rogers Avenue

Turn right onto Essex Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Essex Street

Continue on North Common Street

0.6 mi · 55 sec · North Common Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on Market Square

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Market Square

Enter roundabout onto Federal Street

109 ft · 1 sec · Federal Street

Continue on Federal Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Federal Street

Enter roundabout onto Marion Street

135 ft · 2 sec · Marion Street

Continue on Marion Street

381 ft · 6 sec · Marion Street

Turn right onto Kirtland Street

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Kirtland Street

Turn left onto Walnut Street

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Walnut Street

Continue on Walnut Street

3.1 mi · 4 min · Walnut Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto MA 129

2.9 mi · 4 min · Water Street

Use the none lane.

At end of road, turn right onto North Avenue

0.4 mi · 43 sec · North Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Prospect Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Prospect Street

Use the left lane.

Turn slight right onto Hopkins Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hopkins Street

Turn left onto MA 28

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Main Street

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Toward I 95 South: Waltham, Providence Rhode Island

Merge onto I 95; MA 128

5.6 mi · 7 min · Yankee Division Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto US 3

0.1 mi · 15 sec · US 3

Exit 50B-A Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 3

0.3 mi · 34 sec · US 3

Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 3

9.8 mi · 11 min · US 3

Exit 50A Toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 3

0.5 mi · 32 sec · US 3

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec

Exit 81B-C Toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Exit 81B Toward I 495 South: Marlboro

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 495 South: Marlboro

Merge onto I 495

11 mi · 12 min · I 495

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 78B Toward MA 2 West: Leominster

Merge onto MA 2

11 mi · 14 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2

3.8 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

Turn right onto Abbott Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Abbott Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto MA 12

1.6 mi · 2 min · Water Street

Turn left onto MA 2A; MA 12

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Laurel Street

Turn slight right onto MA 2A; MA 12

1.1 mi · 1 min · Kimball Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 2A; MA 12; MA 31

71 ft · 3 sec · River Street

Continue on MA 2A; MA 12; MA 31

0.9 mi · 2 min · River Street

Turn right onto Mayland Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Mayland Street

Continue on Fairview Street

508 ft · 28 sec · Fairview Street

Turn left onto Westminster Hill Road

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Westminster Hill Road

Turn right onto MA 12

1.4 mi · 3 min · Ashburnham Street

Continue on MA 12

2.3 mi · 4 min · Ashburnham State Road

Continue on MA 12

1.7 mi · 2 min · Fitchburg Road

Continue on MA 12

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Main Street North

Turn right onto MA 101

136 ft · 2 sec · Water Street

Arrive at destination

MA 101

Trip Plan

Given the 1 hour and 36 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Since the trip is relatively short, you do not need to worry about planning formal rest stops unless you prefer a more leisurely pace. Keep your fuel budget around $10 in mind, but ensure you check your tank before leaving, as the mix of highway and local roads can affect your actual consumption. Because you will be navigating multiple types of roadways, including the 10.9-mile stretch on the Captain Isaac Davis Highway, stay focused on changing speed limits. This route is best treated as a direct, no-fuss connection, allowing you to focus on your destination rather than complex logistics.

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 32 miles from Lynn, MA, or about 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.9 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 64.1 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 32 miles or 46m 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 16m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Lynn, 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 Lynn, MA

This is one driving day of about 64.1 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from 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 Captain Isaac Davis Highway for about 10.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32 mi from Lynn, MA · 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

32 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32 miles from Lynn, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ashburnham, MA

The final approach into Ashburnham, 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 Ashburnham, 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

$10.20 one way

$20.41 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$11.10	$22.19
premium	$4.80	$12.11	$24.22
diesel	$5.64	$14.24	$28.48

Estimated Tolls: $0.26

Concord Turnpike (3.8 mi) $0.26

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

$10

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19.2	$6.73	$3.08
Efficient EV	16	$5.61	$2.56
EV Truck/SUV	25.6	$8.97	$4.10

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Lynn, MA

Afternoon in Lynn on Sunday

Local time

4:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ashburnham, MA

Afternoon in Ashburnham on Sunday

Local time

4:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

32 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

1 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

1h 36m 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 Lynn, MA to Ashburnham, MA covers 64.1 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Captain Isaac Davis Highway, US 3, I 495. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 32 miles from Lynn, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.20 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.

Between Lynn, MA and Ashburnham, MA, road signs point toward Providence Rhode Island, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire and Marlboro.

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Trip from Lynn, MA to Ashburnham, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Ashburnham, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lynn, MA

Ashburnham, MA

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 36m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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