Origin
Lynn, MA
Night in Lynn on Tuesday
Local time
10:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lynn, MA to Auburn, MA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
57.1 mi
92 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
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6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
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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Auburn, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lynn, MA to Auburn, MA covers 57.1 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, Washington Street, North Shore Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.4 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.14 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
28.6 miles from Lynn, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 18m highway drive covering 57.1 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and Washington Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.4 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 42.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Washington Street. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Essex Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.1 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: near the start (Essex Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (MA 1A / Lynnway): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Essex Street
Turn right onto Essex Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
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~2m in
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MA 1A / Lynnway
Turn right onto MA 1A / Lynnway
Navigation decision point
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
52.2 mi into trip
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~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence RI
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 94
Toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence RI
8
53.1 mi into trip
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~1h 11m in
At end of road, turn left toward I 90, US 20
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90, US 20
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 Auburn, MA, road signs point toward Logan Airport and Providence.
Logan Airport
8.2 mi in
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~14m
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via I 90
Providence
52.2 mi in
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~1h 9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 42.4 mi | 52m |
| Washington Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| North Shore Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Ted Williams Tunnel | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| McClellan Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lee Burbank Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Lynnway | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Common Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 42.4 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and Auburn, 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
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Essex Street
3
Continue on North Common Street
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
42 mi
·
51 min
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Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 94
Toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence RI
21
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
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this road
Toward MA 146, US 20
22
At end of road, turn left
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 90, US 20
23
At end of road, turn left onto US 20
0.5 mi
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49 sec
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Southwest Cutoff
24
Continue on US 20
2.7 mi
·
4 min
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Washington Street
25
Turn right onto South Street
0.5 mi
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1 min
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South Street
26
At end of road, turn right onto Central Street
166 ft
·
4 sec
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Central Street
27
Arrive at destination
Central 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 28.6 miles from Lynn, MA, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.4 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 57.1 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.6 miles or 40m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auburn, 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 57.1 miles and 1h 18m.
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 42.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.6 mi from Lynn, MA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 57.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.6 miles from Lynn, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Auburn, MA
The final approach into Auburn, 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 Auburn, 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
$9.14 one way
$18.28 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.97 | $19.93 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.61 | $25.21 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.54
Massachusetts Turnpike
(42.4 mi)
$2.54
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
$9
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $6.00 | $2.74 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.99 | $3.65 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Auburn, MA
Night in Auburn on Tuesday
Local time
10:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
29 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 18m 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 Auburn, MA covers 57.1 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Washington Street, North Shore 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 28.6 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 $9.14 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 57.1 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: near the start (Essex Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (MA 1A / Lynnway): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lynn, MA and Auburn, MA, road signs point toward Logan Airport and Providence.
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