Embarking on a trip from Orange, MA, to Lynn, MA, covers 85.4 miles and is expected to take around 2 hours and 1 minute. This drive is well-suited for a single day, making it a convenient option for a quick getaway or a necessary commute. You'll be navigating primarily via the Mohawk Trail, Concord Turnpike, and US 3, offering a varied driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, this route is quite budget-friendly. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region of Massachusetts, so you won't be crossing any major regional boundaries.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.7 miles from Orange, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 85.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive presents a mixed bag of road types, with 40% of it being highway driving. You'll experience stretches of faster-paced travel interspersed with more local road segments. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 31.2 miles along the Mohawk Trail, which might offer a more scenic or less interrupted portion of your journey. Expect the character of the road to shift as you progress, moving from potentially more rural settings near Orange to more developed areas as you approach Lynn.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mohawk Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 31.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 46.1 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 85.4 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 46.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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46.1 mi into trip|~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward I 495 North: Lowell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 113B
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
8
57.4 mi into trip|~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Lowell Connector
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 89A-B-C
Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire,...
8
57.6 mi into trip|~1h 19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 3 South: Burlington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 89A
Toward US 3 South: Burlington
9
68.1 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|US 3
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3 toward I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 72A
Toward I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
8
75.5 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|North Street
Turn sharp left onto North Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Orange, MA and Lynn, MA, road signs point toward Lawrence, Nashua New Hampshire and Peabody.
Lawrence
46.5 mi in|~1h 6m
Nashua New Hampshire
57.4 mi in|~1h 18m
Peabody
68.1 mi in|~1h 32m|via US 3
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Mohawk Trail
31.2 mi
43m
Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi
16m
US 3
11.1 mi
14m
I 495
10.7 mi
12m
Yankee Division Highway
5.6 mi
7m
Walnut Street
3.4 mi
5m
West Water Street
2.9 mi
4m
South Main Street
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Mohawk Trail
— 31.2 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on this road
43 ft·4 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto MA 122
2.1 mi·3 min·South Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward MA 2 West: Greenfield, North Adams
4
Turn sharp left onto MA 2
31 mi·43 min·Mohawk Trail
5
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2
12 mi·16 min·Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi·59 sec
Exit 113BToward I 495 North: LowellUse the right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
8
Merge onto I 495
11 mi·12 min·I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 89A-B-CToward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Lowell ConnectorUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 89AToward US 3 South: BurlingtonUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto US 3
9.8 mi·11 min·US 3
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
1.0 mi·2 min·US 3
Exit 72AToward I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, PeabodyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 3
0.3 mi·43 sec·US 3
14
Merge onto I 95; US 3; MA 128
5.6 mi·7 min·Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 56AToward MA 28 South: StonehamUse the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto MA 28
0.1 mi·19 sec·Main Street
17
Turn sharp left onto North Street
0.3 mi·29 sec·North Street
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on Prospect Street
1.0 mi·1 min·Prospect Street
19
Turn right onto North Avenue
0.4 mi·44 sec·North Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto West Water Street
2.9 mi·4 min·West Water Street
21
At end of road, turn right onto MA 129
0.4 mi·34 sec·Walnut Street
22
Continue on MA 129
3.0 mi·4 min·Walnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn right onto Kirtland Street
0.2 mi·38 sec·Kirtland Street
24
Turn left onto Marion Street
363 ft·7 sec·Marion Street
25
Enter roundabout onto Federal Street
141 ft·2 sec·Federal Street
26
Continue on Federal Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·Federal Street
27
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
264 ft·4 sec·Market Square
28
Continue on Market Square
0.2 mi·13 sec·Market Square
29
Continue on South Common Street
0.5 mi·49 sec·South Common Street
30
Continue on City Hall Square
0.1 mi·11 sec·City Hall Square
31
Continue on Central Avenue
0.1 mi·10 sec·Central Avenue
32
Turn left onto Liberty Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·Liberty Street
33
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Essex Street
34
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft·2 sec·Rogers Avenue
35
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour drive, leaving in the morning or late afternoon can help you avoid the worst of any potential local traffic, especially as you get closer to the Boston metropolitan area. Since it's a manageable distance, you don't necessarily need to plan for overnight stops, giving you flexibility. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $14 for the entire trip. A good tip for this route is to be aware of transitions between the different main roads, particularly as you move from the Mohawk Trail onto the Concord Turnpike and then US 3, as these can sometimes involve quick lane changes or different speed limits.
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 42.7 miles from Orange, MA, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.2 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 19 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.7 miles or 1h 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lynn, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Orange, 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 Orange, MA
This is one driving day of about 85.4 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Orange, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Mohawk Trail for about 31.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 42.7 miles from Orange, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lynn, MA
The final approach into Lynn, 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 Lynn, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lowell National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 67.7
Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 85.4
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 82.5
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 85.4
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
$15
near mile 85.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.67 one way
$27.33 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$14.90
$29.81
premium
$4.82
$16.22
$32.43
diesel
$5.61
$18.86
$37.71
Estimated Tolls: $0.86
Concord Turnpike
(12.3 mi)$0.86
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
$14
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.6
0
$8.97
$4.10
Efficient EV
21.4
0
$7.47
$3.42
EV Truck/SUV
34.2
0
$11.96
$5.47
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Orange, MA
Afternoon
in Orange on Friday
Local time
12:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lynn, MA
Afternoon
in Lynn on Friday
Local time
12:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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 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 1m 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 Orange, MA to Lynn, MA covers 85.4 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mohawk Trail, Concord Turnpike, US 3. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.7 miles from Orange, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.67 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 25 significant decision points across 85.4 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 46.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Orange, MA and Lynn, MA, road signs point toward Lawrence, Nashua New Hampshire and Peabody.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Salem Maritime National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
