Cafe Landwer
Near the start, right off the route
Boston, Massachusetts
Hours: 8 am–9 pm
+18572502689
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
102.8 mi
165 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
4 DC fast
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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South Amherst, MA
Phil Evenden
The drive from Lynn, MA to South Amherst, MA covers 102.8 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, South Liberty Street, Bay Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.6 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.45 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.
Midpoint
51.4 miles from Lynn, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 73.6 mi | 1h 28m |
| South Liberty Street | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Bay Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| North Shore Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| North Washington Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South East Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Ted Williams Tunnel | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and South Amherst, MA.
Start on Rogers Avenue
Turn right onto Essex Street
Continue on North Common Street
Turn left
Turn left onto Market Square
Turn right onto Commercial Street
Turn right onto MA 1A
Continue on MA 1A
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
Continue on MA 1A
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
Continue on MA 1A
Merge onto MA 1A
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 1A
Continue on MA 1A
Continue on MA 1A
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
Continue on I 90
Continue on I 90
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
Take the exit
Turn right onto MA 32
At end of road, turn right onto US 20
Continue on MA 181
Continue on MA 181
Turn left onto Palmer Street
Continue on Palmer Road
Turn right onto Bridge Street
Continue on Belchertown Street
Continue on South Liberty Street
Continue on North Washington Street
Turn straight onto MA 181
Turn left onto MA 9
Turn left onto Bay Road
Turn right onto South East Street
Keep slight left at fork onto South East Street
Turn slight left onto Pomeroy Lane
Arrive at 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 23 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.4 miles or 1h 7m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Amherst, MA than in the middle of the route.
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 102.8 miles and 2h 22m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 51.4 miles from Lynn, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
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Hours: 8 am–9 pm
+18572502689
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Hours: 7 am–2 pm
+16176611311
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Hours: 8 am–9 pm
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Chelsea, Massachusetts
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+16174661536
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Allston, Massachusetts
Hours: 8 am–3 pm
+17746787940
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Boston, Massachusetts
Hours: 9 am–3 pm
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Boston, Massachusetts
Hours: 11 am–3 pm
+16172328000
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Waltham, Massachusetts
Hours: 5 am–3 pm
+17818915827
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Boston, Massachusetts
Hours: 11 am–4 pm
+16175661088
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Cambridge, Massachusetts
Hours: 8 am–3:30 pm
+18577995015
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Cambridge, Massachusetts
Hours: 7 am–2 pm
+16176611311
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Hadley, Massachusetts
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18774943833
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Amherst, MA
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
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Amherst, Massachusetts
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Amherst, Massachusetts
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+16174961027
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Charlestown, Massachusetts
Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm
+16174261812
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Boston, MA
Hours: Open 24 hours
+16172425601
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Hadley, Massachusetts
Hours: 12–8 pm
+14132008386
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Boston, Massachusetts
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+16177232500
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Lynn, Massachusetts
Near the start, short detour
Boston, Massachusetts
Hours: 6 am–11:30 pm
+16176354505
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Worcester, Massachusetts
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+15089292700
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.2 and 85 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike toward I 90 Toll West: Williams Tunnel, Logan Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto MA 32 / Thorndike Street
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto US 20 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$16.45 one way
$32.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $17.94 | $35.88 |
| premium | $4.82 | $19.52 | $39.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.70 | $45.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.42
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
$16
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Amherst, MA
1 DCFC
EVgo Charging Station
Hadley, Massachusetts
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.79 | $4.93 |
| Efficient EV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.00 | $4.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.1 | 0 | $14.39 | $6.58 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Lynn on Saturday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in South Amherst on Saturday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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This is a 2h 22m highway drive covering 102.8 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and South Liberty Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 73.6 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and South Liberty Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.2 miles in near I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 102.8 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 8.2 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.3 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lynn, MA and South Amherst, MA, road signs point toward Logan Airport and Ware.
Logan Airport
Ware
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 102.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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