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Trip from Lynn, MA to Dunstable, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

55m

Distance

37.5 mi

60 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m

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

city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Lynn, MA

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town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Dunstable, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lynn, MA to Dunstable, MA covers 37.5 miles and takes about 55m 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 $6.00 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

18.7 miles from Lynn, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 37.5 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.
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 Dunstable, MA is easy. At 55m 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 Dunstable, 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 Dunstable, 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

7.5 mi · 8 min
23

Take the exit slight right toward Westford Road, Tyngsboro, Westford

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Westford Road, Tyngsboro, Westford
24

Keep slight left to continue on Westford Road, Westford

253 ft · 11 sec · Westford Road, Westford
25

Turn left onto Westford Road

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Westford Road
26

Turn right onto Dunstable Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Dunstable Road
27

Continue on Lowell Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street
28

Turn straight onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
29

Continue on Main Street

144 ft · 5 sec · Main Street
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 18.7 miles from Lynn, MA, or about 27m 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 37.5 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 18.7 miles or 27m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 47m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Lynn, MA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lynn, MA

This is one driving day of about 37.5 miles and 55m.

At 37.5 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 18.7 mi from Lynn, MA · 27m into the drive

town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Arlington, MA

19 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

Nashua, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Arlington, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Lynn, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Dunstable, MA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Dunstable, 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

$6.00 one way

$12.00 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $6.54 $13.09
premium $4.82 $7.12 $14.24
diesel $5.61 $8.28 $16.56

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: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.3 0 $3.94 $1.80
Efficient EV 9.4 0 $3.28 $1.50
EV Truck/SUV 15 0 $5.25 $2.40

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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

Lynn, MA

Late night in Lynn on Thursday

Local time

1:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dunstable, MA

Late night in Dunstable on Thursday

Local time

1:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

63°F

Arlington, MA

19 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

55m 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 Dunstable, MA covers 37.5 miles and takes about 55m 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 18.7 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 $6.00 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 Dunstable, MA is easy. At 55m 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 Dunstable, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lynn, MA to Dunstable, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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