Origin
Lynn, MA
Evening in Lynn on Wednesday
Local time
7:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lynn, MA to Sturbridge, MA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
70.2 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m
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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Sturbridge, MA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Lynn, MA to Sturbridge, MA covers 70.2 miles and takes about 1h 32m 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 $11.23 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
35.1 miles from Lynn, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 32m drive with frequent turns across 70.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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 Sturbridge, MA is easy. At 1h 32m 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 Sturbridge, 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 Sturbridge, 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
57 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
20
Keep slight right to continue on Wilbur Cross Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilbur Cross Highway
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West: Sturbridge, Palmer
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 20 West: Sturbridge, Palmer
22
Merge slight left onto Charlton Road
436 ft
·
8 sec
·
Charlton Road
23
Take the exit slight right
394 ft
·
15 sec
24
Continue on Charlton Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Charlton Road
25
Take the exit left
299 ft
·
12 sec
26
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
27
Turn left onto Charlton Street
387 ft
·
17 sec
·
Charlton Street
28
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 35.1 miles from Lynn, MA, or about 46m 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 15 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.1 miles or 46m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sturbridge, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 70.2 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 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 35.1 mi from Lynn, MA · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from Lynn, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sturbridge, MA
The final approach into Sturbridge, 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
$11.23 one way
$22.47 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $12.25 | $24.50 |
| premium | $4.82 | $13.33 | $26.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.37 | $3.37 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.14 | $2.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.83 | $4.49 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Sturbridge, MA
Evening in Sturbridge on Wednesday
Local time
7:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
15 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 32m 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 Sturbridge, MA covers 70.2 miles and takes about 1h 32m 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 35.1 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 $11.23 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 Sturbridge, MA is easy. At 1h 32m 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 Sturbridge, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lynn, MA to Sturbridge, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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