Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
76.4 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
The drive from Lynn, MA to Barre, MA covers 76.4 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Essex Street, North Common Street, Market Square for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.38 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
38.2 miles from Lynn, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 52m drive with frequent turns across 76.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essex Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Common Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Market Square | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Commercial Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lynnway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Shore Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Butler Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and Barre, MA.
Start on Rogers Avenue
Turn right onto Essex Street
Continue on North Common Street
Turn left
Turn left onto Market Square
Turn right onto Commercial Street
Turn right onto Lynnway
Continue on North Shore Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Butler Circle
Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
Enter the roundabout and take exit 6 toward Mahoney Circle
Exit the rotary
Merge slight left onto Lee Burbank Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Lee Burbank Highway
Continue on McClellan Highway
Continue on East Boston Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel
Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
Keep slight left
Turn left onto Grafton Road
Continue on Grafton Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street
Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street
Continue on Grafton Street
Turn left onto Harding Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square
Exit the rotary onto Madison Street
Continue on Chandler Street
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
Continue on Barre Paxton Road
Continue on Worcester Road
Continue on Summer Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 76.4 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.2 miles or 56m 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 Barre, MA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lynn, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 76.4 miles and 1h 52m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.2 mi from Lynn, MA · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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.
A short stop after about 76.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 38.2 miles from Lynn, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Barre, 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 Barre, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$10.38 one way
$20.75 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $11.58 | $23.16 |
| premium | $4.15 | $12.48 | $24.97 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $11.28 | $22.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.02 | $3.67 |
| Efficient EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.70 | $4.89 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Lynn on Saturday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Barre on Saturday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
38 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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