Origin
Lynn, MA
Night in Lynn on Tuesday
Local time
10:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lynn, MA to Amherst, MA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
105 mi
169 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 16m
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6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m
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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Amherst, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lynn, MA to Amherst, MA covers 105 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, Federal Street, South Liberty Street 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 $16.80 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.5 miles from Lynn, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 26m highway drive covering 105 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and Federal 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 41 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 Federal 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.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 105 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
8.2 mi into trip
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~14m in
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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
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~1h 26m in
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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
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~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
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~1h 47m in
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MA 32 / Thorndike Street
Turn right onto MA 32 / Thorndike Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
85 mi into trip
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~1h 49m in
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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 Amherst, MA, road signs point toward Logan Airport and Ware.
Logan Airport
8.2 mi in
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~14m
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via I 90
Ware
83.4 mi in
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~1h 45m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 73.6 mi | 1h 28m |
| Federal Street | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| South Liberty Street | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| North Shore Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| North Washington Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Belchertown Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| 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 Amherst, MA.
1
Start on Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
3 sec
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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
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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
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Lynnway
8
Continue on MA 1A
2.6 mi
·
4 min
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North Shore Road
9
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
108 ft
·
1 sec
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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
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MA 1A
12
Continue on MA 1A
215 ft
·
7 sec
·
MA 1A
13
Merge onto MA 1A
53 ft
·
1 sec
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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
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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
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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
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North Washington Street
32
Turn straight onto MA 181
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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South Main Street
33
Turn left onto MA 9
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Federal Street
Use the left lane.
34
Continue on Federal Street
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Federal Street
35
Continue on MA 9
391 ft
·
6 sec
·
USMC League Highway
36
Continue on MA 9
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Belchertown Road
37
Continue on MA 9
378 ft
·
12 sec
·
Belchertown Road
38
Continue on MA 9
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
College Street
39
Turn left onto MA 116
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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South Pleasant Street
40
Turn left onto Depot Road
449 ft
·
19 sec
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Depot Road
41
Arrive at destination
Depot Road
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 52.5 miles from Lynn, MA, or about 1h 8m 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.5 miles or 1h 8m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near 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 105 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lynn, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
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 52.5 mi from Lynn, MA · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.5 miles from Lynn, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.6 miles.
Arriving in Amherst, MA
The final approach into Amherst, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Amherst, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.80 one way
$33.61 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $18.33 | $36.65 |
| premium | $4.82 | $19.94 | $39.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.18 | $46.37 |
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
$17
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: 36.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.5 | 0 | $11.02 | $5.04 |
| Efficient EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.19 | $4.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42 | 0 | $14.70 | $6.72 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Amherst, MA
Night in Amherst on Tuesday
Local time
10:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
53 mi in
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
5 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 26m 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 Amherst, MA covers 105 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Federal Street, South Liberty Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.5 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 $16.80 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 19 significant decision points across 105 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 Amherst, MA, road signs point toward Logan Airport and Ware.
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