Trip from Otis, MA to Lynn, MA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

2h 50m

Distance

128.2 mi

206 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 40m ★

6 AM

2h 51m

8 AM

3h 13m

10 AM

2h 58m

12 PM

2h 56m

3 PM

3h 0m

5 PM

3h 12m

8 PM

2h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

Embarking on this 128.2-mile journey from Otis, MA, to Lynn, MA, is a straightforward drive that can be comfortably completed in about 2 hours and 50 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, this route is predominantly highway-focused, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B. You'll navigate primarily via the Massachusetts Turnpike and US 20, with an estimated fuel cost of $21. The drive keeps you within the Northeast region, offering a practical transit experience rather than a tour of diverse landscapes. It's a solid option if you're looking for an uncomplicated drive.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

64.1 miles from Otis, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

This drive leans heavily towards a highway experience, with 80% of the route utilizing faster roads. Expect a substantial stretch of 95.9 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. While the initial segments might involve local roads like Otis Stage Road, the bulk of your travel will be on the turnpike and US 20. This highway-focused profile means you'll experience less variation in road type and driving conditions for the majority of the trip, making for a predictable and generally smooth ride.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 34 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 95.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and US 20. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 20.7 miles in near Orange Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 128.2 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 20.7 miles (Orange Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.7 miles (US 202; MA 10 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

20.7 mi into trip | ~34m in | Orange Street

At end of road, turn right onto Orange Street

Navigation decision point

20.7 mi into trip | ~34m in | US 202; MA 10 / Elm Street

Turn left onto US 202; MA 10 / Elm Street

Navigation decision point

22.3 mi into trip | ~39m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

22.6 mi into trip | ~39m in | I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

122.5 mi into trip | ~2h 41m in | MA 1A / Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

Enter roundabout onto MA 1A / Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike	95.9 mi	1h 54m
US 20	5.7 mi	10m
Otis Stage Road	5.5 mi	8m
East Otis Road	4.1 mi	6m
Blandford Road	2.8 mi	4m
North Shore Road	2.7 mi	4m
Lynnway	1.7 mi	2m
Woronoco Road	1.7 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 95.9 mi, about 1h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on MA 23

3.7 mi · 5 min · East Otis Road

Continue on MA 23

0.4 mi · 37 sec · East Otis Road

Continue on MA 23

5.5 mi · 8 min · Otis Stage Road

Continue on MA 23

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on MA 23

1.7 mi · 3 min · Woronoco Road

Continue on MA 23

2.8 mi · 4 min · Blandford Road

Turn right onto US 20

5.7 mi · 10 min · US 20

Turn left onto Maple Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Maple Street

At end of road, turn right onto Orange Street

279 ft · 14 sec · Orange Street

Turn left onto US 202; MA 10

343 ft · 11 sec · Elm Street

Turn slight right onto US 202; MA 10

0.4 mi · 1 min · Union Avenue

Merge onto US 202; MA 10

0.8 mi · 2 min · North Elm Street

Turn right

0.1 mi · 22 sec

Turn left onto Friendlys Way

355 ft · 12 sec · Friendlys Way

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · this road

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Merge onto I 90

95 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 90

1.6 mi · 2 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

Continue on I 90

1.1 mi · 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto MA 1A

0.3 mi · 34 sec · East Boston Expressway

Continue on MA 1A

1.0 mi · 1 min · McClellan Highway

Continue on MA 1A

1.0 mi · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway

Take the exit onto MA 1A

366 ft · 11 sec · MA 1A

Enter roundabout onto MA 1A

7 ft · 0 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

Continue on MA 1A

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

Enter roundabout onto MA 1A

375 ft · 4 sec · North Shore Road

Continue on MA 1A

2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road

Continue on MA 1A

1.7 mi · 2 min · Lynnway

Turn left onto MA 1A

504 ft · 12 sec · MA 1A

Use the left lane.

Continue on Market Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Market Street

Turn right onto Liberty Street

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Liberty Street

Turn left onto Essex Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Essex Street

Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

66 ft · 2 sec · Rogers Avenue

Arrive at destination

Rogers Avenue

Trip Plan

For this relatively short, 1-day trip covering 128.2 miles, you have the flexibility to leave when it suits you best, though an early start can help you avoid any potential traffic. With a duration of under 3 hours, you likely won't need more than one brief stop, perhaps for fuel or a quick break. The longest continuous stretch is on the Massachusetts Turnpike, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you hit that longer segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $21, and it's always wise to top off before embarking on the main highway portion.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 64.1 miles from Otis, MA, or about 1h 29m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.9 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 28 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 64.1 miles or 1h 29m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lynn, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Otis, 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 Otis, MA

This is one driving day of about 128.2 miles and 2h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Otis, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 95.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 64.1 mi from Otis, MA · 1h 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Worcester, MA

64 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

Holyoke, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Worcester, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.1 miles from Otis, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 95.9 miles.

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.52 one way

$41.03 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$22.37	$44.75
premium	$4.82	$24.34	$48.69
diesel	$5.61	$28.30	$56.61

Estimated Tolls: $5.75

Massachusetts Turnpike (95.9 mi) $5.75

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

$21

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	38.5	$13.46	$6.15
Efficient EV	32.1	$11.22	$5.13
EV Truck/SUV	51.3	$17.95	$8.20

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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

Otis, MA

Evening in Otis on Wednesday

Local time

6:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lynn, MA

Evening in Lynn on Wednesday

Local time

6:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Worcester, MA

64 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

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 50m 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 Otis, MA to Lynn, MA covers 128.2 miles and takes about 2h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, US 20, Otis Stage 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 64.1 miles from Otis, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.52 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The route from Otis, MA to Lynn, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Otis, MA to Lynn, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Lynn, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Otis, MA

Lynn, MA

Same local time

15 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 50m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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