Origin
Lynn, MA
Morning in Lynn on Saturday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lynn, MA to Acton, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
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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Acton, MA
Italo Melo
Trip Overview
The drive from Lynn, MA to Acton, MA covers 30.3 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Yankee Division Highway, Concord Turnpike Rte 2A, Walnut Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.6 miles on Yankee Division Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 30.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 30.3 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.
Yankee Division Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Federal Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.9 miles (Federal Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (Marion Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.8 miles (North Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Federal Street
Enter roundabout onto Federal Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Marion Street
Enter roundabout onto Marion Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
7.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
North Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto North Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge onto I 95; MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
19.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward MA 2A West: Concord
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46B
Toward MA 2A West: Concord
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lynn, MA to Acton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence Rhode Island along the way.
Providence Rhode Island
9.9 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| Concord Turnpike Rte 2A | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Walnut Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Water Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| North Great Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Concord Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Elm Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Prospect Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 9.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and Acton, 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
·
55 sec
·
North Common Street
4
Continue on Market Square
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Market Square
5
Enter roundabout onto Federal Street
109 ft
·
1 sec
·
Federal Street
6
Continue on Federal Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Federal Street
7
Enter roundabout onto Marion Street
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Marion Street
8
Continue on 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
·
36 sec
·
Walnut Street
11
Continue on Walnut Street
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Walnut Street
12
Turn left onto MA 129
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Water Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto North Avenue
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Prospect Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn slight right onto Hopkins Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hopkins Street
16
Turn left onto MA 28
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
17
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 95 South: Waltham, Providence Rhode Island
18
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 46B
Toward MA 2A West: Concord
Use the slight right lane.
20
At end of road, turn right onto MA 2A
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Marrett Road
21
Continue on MA 2A
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Massachusetts Avenue
22
Continue on MA 2A
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Great Road
23
Continue on MA 2A
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lexington Road
24
Continue on MA 2A
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Concord Turnpike Rte 2A
25
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Elm Street
26
Enter roundabout onto MA 2A; MA 119
226 ft
·
2 sec
·
Elm Street
27
Continue on MA 2A; MA 119
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Elm Street
28
Continue on MA 2A; MA 119
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Great Road
29
Turn left onto Concord Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Concord Road
30
Arrive at destination
Concord Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.1 mi from Lynn, MA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from Lynn, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Acton, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Acton, 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
$4.85 one way
$9.70 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.75 | $11.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.34
Concord Turnpike Rte 2A
(4.8 mi)
$0.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Acton, MA
Morning in Acton on Saturday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Arlington, MA
15 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
1 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
50m 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 Acton, MA covers 30.3 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Yankee Division Highway, Concord Turnpike Rte 2A, Walnut Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.1 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 $4.85 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.3 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Federal Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (Marion Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.8 miles (North Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Lynn, MA to Acton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence Rhode Island along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Minute Man National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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