Origin
Lynn, MA
Late night in Lynn on Thursday
Local time
1:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lynn, MA to Ayer, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
43.1 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lynn, MA
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Ayer, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lynn, MA to Ayer, MA covers 43.1 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Essex Street, North Common Street, Market Square for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.90 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
21.5 miles from Lynn, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 2m drive with frequent turns across 43.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Essex 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 Lynn, MA to Ayer, MA is easy. At 1h 2m 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 Lynn, MA to Ayer, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essex Street | — | — |
| North Common Street | — | — |
| Market Square | — | — |
| Federal Street | — | — |
| Marion Street | — | — |
| Kirtland Street | — | — |
| Walnut Street | — | — |
| Water Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Essex Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and Ayer, MA.
1
Start on Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
4 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
2
Turn right onto Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Essex Street
3
Continue on North Common Street
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Common Street
4
Continue on Market Square
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Market Square
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Federal Street
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Federal Street
6
Exit the roundabout onto Federal Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Federal Street
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Marion Street
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Marion Street
8
Exit the roundabout onto Marion Street
381 ft
·
6 sec
·
Marion Street
9
Turn right onto Kirtland Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Kirtland Street
10
Turn left onto Walnut Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Walnut Street
11
Continue on Walnut Street
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Walnut Street
12
Turn left onto Water Street
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Water Street
13
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Avenue
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Avenue
14
Turn left onto Prospect Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Street
15
Turn slight right onto Hopkins Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hopkins Street
16
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
17
Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: Waltham, Providence Rhode Island
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 95 South: Waltham, Providence Rhode Island
18
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
20
Keep slight left to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
21
Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
22
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
23
Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro
24
Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 495 South: Marlboro
25
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 495 South: Marlboro
26
Merge slight left
9.4 mi
·
10 min
27
Take the exit slight right toward MA 2A, MA 110: Littleton, Ayer
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
MA 2A, MA 110: Littleton, Ayer
28
At the end of the road, turn left onto King Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street
29
Continue on Ayer Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Ayer Road
30
Continue on Littleton Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Littleton Road
31
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
226 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Main Street
32
Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
33
Turn right onto Park Street
420 ft
·
7 sec
·
Park Street
34
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 21.5 miles from Lynn, MA, or about 31m 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 43 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21.5 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ayer, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lynn, MA
This is one driving day of about 43.1 miles and 1h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Lynn, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.5 mi from Lynn, MA · 31m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Lynn, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ayer, MA
The final approach into Ayer, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.90 one way
$13.80 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.52 | $15.04 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.18 | $16.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.52 | $19.03 |
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: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
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.
Destination
Ayer, MA
Late night in Ayer on Thursday
Local time
1:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Arlington, MA
22 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 2m 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 Ayer, MA covers 43.1 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Essex Street, North Common Street, Market Square. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.5 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 $6.90 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 Lynn, MA to Ayer, MA is easy. At 1h 2m 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 Lynn, MA to Ayer, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lynn, MA to Ayer, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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