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Trip from Lynn, MA to South Amherst, MA

Compiled 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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 13m ★
6 AM
2h 22m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 29m
12 PM
2h 27m
3 PM
2h 30m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 17m

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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Downtown South Amherst, MA, MA

South Amherst, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

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 .

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 73.6 mi, about 1h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Rogers Avenue

66 ft · 3 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 · 57 sec · North Common Street
4

Turn left

75 ft · 2 sec
5

Turn left onto Market Square

273 ft · 10 sec · Market Square
6

Turn right onto Commercial Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Commercial Street
7

Turn right onto MA 1A

1.0 mi · 1 min · Lynnway
8

Continue on MA 1A

2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road
9

Enter roundabout onto MA 1A

108 ft · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
10

Continue on MA 1A

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
11

Enter roundabout onto MA 1A

377 ft · 8 sec · MA 1A
12

Continue on MA 1A

215 ft · 7 sec · MA 1A
13

Merge onto MA 1A

53 ft · 1 sec · Lee Burbank Highway
14

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 1A

1.0 mi · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway
15

Continue on MA 1A

1.0 mi · 1 min · McClellan Highway
16

Continue on MA 1A

0.6 mi · 56 sec · East Boston Expressway
17

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

0.9 mi · 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Toward I 90 Toll West: Williams Tunnel, Logan Airport Use the slight left lane.
18

Continue on I 90

1.5 mi · 2 min · Ted Williams Tunnel
19

Continue on I 90

57 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

16 mi · 18 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
21

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 2 min
Exit 63 Toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
22

Turn right onto MA 32

0.8 mi · 1 min · Thorndike Street
Use the right lane.
23

At end of road, turn right onto US 20

0.8 mi · 59 sec · North Main Street
24

Continue on MA 181

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
25

Continue on MA 181

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Sykes Street
26

Turn left onto Palmer Street

192 ft · 5 sec · Palmer Street
27

Continue on Palmer Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road
28

Turn right onto Bridge Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Bridge Street
29

Continue on Belchertown Street

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Belchertown Street
30

Continue on South Liberty Street

4.1 mi · 7 min · South Liberty Street
31

Continue on North Washington Street

2.1 mi · 3 min · North Washington Street
32

Turn straight onto MA 181

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
33

Turn left onto MA 9

1.0 mi · 2 min · Federal Street
Use the left lane.
34

Turn left onto Bay Road

4.0 mi · 7 min · Bay Road
35

Turn right onto South East Street

1.9 mi · 4 min · South East Street
36

Keep slight left at fork onto South East Street

259 ft · 6 sec · South East Street
37

Turn slight left onto Pomeroy Lane

290 ft · 8 sec · Pomeroy Lane
38

Arrive at destination

Pomeroy Lane

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 51.4 miles from Lynn, MA, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.6 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 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.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Lynn, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Lynn, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 73.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Massachusetts, US

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Grafton, MA

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Boston, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Grafton, MA

Meal break

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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cafe Landwer

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Boston, Massachusetts

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 14.7

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+18572502689

Visit website

Kushala Sip Lounge & Cafe Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Chelsea, Massachusetts

1 mi

Turkish Lazuri Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Allston, Massachusetts

1.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

2nd Street Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.7

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16176611311

Visit website

Cafe Landwer

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 14.7

Boston, Massachusetts

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+18572502689

Visit website

Kushala Sip Lounge & Cafe Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 7.3

Chelsea, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+16174661536

Visit website

Turkish Lazuri Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 14.7

Allston, Massachusetts

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+17746787940

Visit website

Cafe sauvage

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 14.7

Boston, Massachusetts

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18572264799

Visit website

Laughing Monk Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $30 to $40 mile 14.7

Boston, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+16172328000

Visit website

Heidi's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22

Waltham, Massachusetts

Hours: 5 am–3 pm

+17818915827

Visit website

Café G

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 14.7

Boston, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+16175661088

Visit website

bōm dough cafe - inman square

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 14.7

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Hours: 8 am–3:30 pm

+18577995015

Visit website

2nd Street Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.7

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16176611311

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 102.8

Hadley, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 102.8

Amherst, MA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 102.8

Amherst, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 102.8

Amherst, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 14.7

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16174961027

Visit website

USS Constitution Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 7.3

Charlestown, Massachusetts

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+16174261812

Visit website

Boston National Historical Park - Charlestown Navy Yard

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 7.3

Boston, MA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16172425601

Visit website

All In Adventures Escape Rooms

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 102.8

Hadley, Massachusetts

Hours: 12–8 pm

+14132008386

Visit website

Museum of Science

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 14.7

Boston, Massachusetts

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16177232500

Visit website

Dungeon Rock

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Lynn, Massachusetts

Soldiers and Sailors Monument

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 14.7

Boston, Massachusetts

Hours: 6 am–11:30 pm

+16176354505

Visit website

EcoTarium

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 51.4

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15089292700

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

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.

8
8.2 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 90 Toll West: Williams Tunnel, Logan A...
6
67.3 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
83.4 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Take the exit toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware

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

Exit 63 Toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
5
84.2 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | MA 32 / Thorndike Street

Turn right onto MA 32 / Thorndike Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
85 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in | US 20 / North Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 20 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.45 one way

$32.90 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
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

Massachusetts Turnpike (73.6 mi) $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

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Amherst, MA

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

EVgo Charging Station

Hadley, Massachusetts

EVgo

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Amherst, Massachusetts

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 3 EVgo: 1

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lynn, MA

Afternoon in Lynn on Saturday

Local time

3:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Amherst, MA

Afternoon in South Amherst on Saturday

Local time

3:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

11 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

2h 22m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 10.6
Park Closure: Dorchester Heights Temporary Public Access Restrictions
Park Closure: Great Hall of Faneuil Hall
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail

New England National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 102.8
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Adams National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour $15 near mile 10.6
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 10.6
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 21.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 73.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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.

Driving Effort 7/10

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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

8.2 mi in | ~14m | via I 90

Ware

83.4 mi in | ~1h 45m

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lynn, MA to South Amherst, MA covers 102.8 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, South Liberty Street, Bay Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 51.4 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 $16.45 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.

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.

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.

Between Lynn, MA and South Amherst, MA, road signs point toward Logan Airport and Ware.

How this page is built

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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