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Trip from Lynn, MA to New Braintree, MA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

77.5 mi

125 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

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.

city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Lynn, MA

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Downtown New Braintree, MA, MA

New Braintree, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lynn, MA to New Braintree, MA covers 77.5 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 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 $12.40 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

38.8 miles from Lynn, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 54m drive with frequent turns across 77.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Essex Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Lynn, MA to New Braintree, MA is easy. At 1h 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lynn, MA to New Braintree, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Essex Street
North Common Street
Market Square
Commercial Street
Lynnway
North Shore Road
Butler Circle
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Essex Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lynn, MA and New Braintree, MA.

1

Start on Rogers Avenue

66 ft · 4 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 · 57 sec · North Common Street
4

Turn left

75 ft · 3 sec
5

Turn left onto Market Square

272 ft · 11 sec · Market Square
6

Turn right onto Commercial Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Commercial Street
7

Turn right onto Lynnway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Lynnway
8

Continue on North Shore Road

2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road
9

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Butler Circle

108 ft · 1 sec · Butler Circle
10

Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
11

Enter the roundabout and take exit 6 toward Mahoney Circle

377 ft · 8 sec · Mahoney Circle
12

Exit the rotary

217 ft · 8 sec
13

Merge slight left onto Lee Burbank Highway

52 ft · 2 sec · Lee Burbank Highway
14

Keep slight left to continue on Lee Burbank Highway

1.0 mi · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway
15

Continue on McClellan Highway

1.0 mi · 1 min · McClellan Highway
16

Continue on East Boston Expressway

0.6 mi · 56 sec · East Boston Expressway
17

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

0.9 mi · 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
18

Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

1.5 mi · 2 min · Ted Williams Tunnel
19

Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

39 mi · 48 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
20

Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester

0.6 mi · 1 min · MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
21

Keep slight left

174 ft · 11 sec
22

Turn left onto Grafton Road

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Grafton Road
23

Continue on Grafton Street

2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street
24

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street

125 ft · 2 sec · Grafton Street
25

Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Grafton Street
26

Continue on Grafton Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Grafton Street
27

Turn left onto Harding Street

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Harding Street
28

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square

72 ft · 1 sec · Kelley Square
29

Exit the rotary onto Madison Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Madison Street
30

Continue on Chandler Street

3.0 mi · 4 min · Chandler Street
31

Turn left onto Pleasant Street

6.8 mi · 12 min · Pleasant Street
32

Continue on Barre Paxton Road

4.5 mi · 6 min · Barre Paxton Road
33

Continue on Worcester Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Worcester Road
34

Turn left onto Old Turnpike Road

4.9 mi · 8 min · Old Turnpike Road
35

Turn left onto Barre Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Barre Road
36

Keep slight right to continue on Barre Cut Off Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Barre Cut Off Road
37

At the end of the road, turn left onto Hardwick Road

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Hardwick Road
38

Turn left onto Oakham Road

151 ft · 4 sec · Oakham Road
39

Arrive at your destination

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 38.8 miles from Lynn, MA, or about 57m into the drive.

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 17 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.8 miles or 57m 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Braintree, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lynn, MA

This is one driving day of about 77.5 miles and 1h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Lynn, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.8 mi from Lynn, MA · 57m into the drive

town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Westborough, MA

39 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

Boston, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Westborough, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.8 miles from Lynn, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New Braintree, MA

The final approach into New Braintree, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.40 one way

$24.81 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $13.53 $27.05
premium $4.82 $14.72 $29.43
diesel $5.61 $17.11 $34.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.3 0 $8.14 $3.72
Efficient EV 19.4 0 $6.78 $3.10
EV Truck/SUV 31 0 $10.85 $4.96

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lynn, MA

Evening in Lynn on Wednesday

Local time

7:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Braintree, MA

Evening in New Braintree on Wednesday

Local time

7:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°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

16 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 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 New Braintree, MA covers 77.5 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 Essex Street, North Common Street, Market Square. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.8 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 $12.40 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.
The drive from Lynn, MA to New Braintree, MA is easy. At 1h 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lynn, MA to New Braintree, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lynn, MA to New Braintree, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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