Trip from Lynn, MA to Three Rivers, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

87.8 mi

141 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 46m ★

6 AM

1h 54m

8 AM

2h 11m

10 AM

2h 0m

12 PM

1h 58m

3 PM

2h 1m

5 PM

2h 10m

8 PM

1h 49m

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

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Three Rivers, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lynn, MA to Three Rivers, MA covers 87.8 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, North Shore Road, Ted Williams Tunnel 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 $14.05 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

43.9 miles from Lynn, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 87.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 54m highway drive covering 87.8 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and North Shore Road. 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 27 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?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and North Shore Road. 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

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...

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.

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

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.

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

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 Three Rivers, 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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike	73.6 mi	1h 28m
North Shore Road	2.6 mi	4m
Ted Williams Tunnel	1.5 mi	2m
North Main Street	1.4 mi	2m
McClellan Highway	1 mi	1m
Lee Burbank Highway	1 mi	2m
Lynnway	1 mi	1m
Thorndike Street	0.8 mi	1m

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and Three Rivers, 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 · 57 sec · North Common Street

Turn left

75 ft · 2 sec

Turn left onto Market Square

273 ft · 10 sec · Market Square

Turn right onto Commercial Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Commercial Street

Turn right onto MA 1A

1.0 mi · 1 min · Lynnway

Continue on MA 1A

2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road

Enter roundabout onto MA 1A

108 ft · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

Continue on MA 1A

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

Enter roundabout onto MA 1A

377 ft · 8 sec · MA 1A

Continue on MA 1A

215 ft · 7 sec · MA 1A

Merge onto MA 1A

53 ft · 1 sec · Lee Burbank Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 1A

1.0 mi · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway

Continue on MA 1A

1.0 mi · 1 min · McClellan Highway

Continue on MA 1A

0.6 mi · 56 sec · East Boston Expressway

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.

Continue on I 90

1.5 mi · 2 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

Continue on I 90

57 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

16 mi · 18 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 2 min

Exit 63 Toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware

Turn right onto MA 32

0.8 mi · 1 min · Thorndike Street

Use the right lane.

At end of road, turn right onto US 20

0.8 mi · 59 sec · North Main Street

Continue on MA 181

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Continue on MA 181

0.7 mi · 1 min · Sykes Street

Turn slight left onto Bourne Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · Bourne Street

Arrive at destination

Bourne Street

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 43.9 miles from Lynn, MA, or about 58m 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 19 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.9 miles or 58m 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 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Three Rivers, 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 87.8 miles and 1h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.9 mi from Lynn, MA · 58m into the drive

city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Framingham, MA

44 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

Cambridge, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Westborough, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.9 miles from Lynn, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.6 miles.

Arriving in Three Rivers, MA

The final approach into Three Rivers, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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 ~4 min detour Free near mile 9.1

Park Closure: Dorchester Heights Temporary Public Access Restrictions

View on nps.gov

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

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 ~15 min detour Free near mile 9.1

View on nps.gov

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $15 near mile 12.1

View on nps.gov

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 24.2

View on nps.gov

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...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 87.8

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.05 one way

$28.10 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$15.32	$30.65
premium	$4.82	$16.67	$33.34
diesel	$5.61	$19.39	$38.77

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

$14

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26.3	$9.22	$4.21
Efficient EV	22	$7.68	$3.51
EV Truck/SUV	35.1	$12.29	$5.62

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lynn, MA

Afternoon in Lynn on Thursday

Local time

4:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Three Rivers, MA

Afternoon in Three Rivers on Thursday

Local time

4:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°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

21 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 54m 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 Three Rivers, MA covers 87.8 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, North Shore Road, Ted Williams Tunnel. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 43.9 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 $14.05 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 Three Rivers, MA, road signs point toward Logan Airport and Ware.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Boston National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

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