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Trip from Phillipston, MA to Lynn, MA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 48m

Distance

75.4 mi

121 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 40m ★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m

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

Downtown Phillipston, MA, MA

Phillipston, MA

Max Flinterman

city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Lynn, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Phillipston, MA to Lynn, MA covers 75.4 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MA 2, Concord Turnpike, US 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.7 miles on MA 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.07 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

37.7 miles from Phillipston, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 48m highway drive covering 75.4 miles, with most of the trip on MA 2 and Concord Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.7 miles on MA 2.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MA 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MA 2 and Concord Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 36.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.4 miles you will encounter 26 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 36.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 26 key points

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

7
36.1 mi into trip | ~52m 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
47.4 mi into trip | ~1h 5m 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
47.6 mi into trip | ~1h 6m 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
58.1 mi into trip | ~1h 19m 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
65.5 mi into trip | ~1h 31m 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 Phillipston, MA and Lynn, MA, road signs point toward Lawrence, Nashua New Hampshire and Peabody.

Lawrence

36.6 mi in | ~53m

Nashua New Hampshire

47.4 mi in | ~1h 5m

Peabody

58.1 mi in | ~1h 19m | via US 3

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MA 2 21.7 mi 30m
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
Baldwinville Road 1.4 mi 3m
Longest stretch: MA 2 — 21.7 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

141 ft · 12 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto The Common

185 ft · 6 sec · The Common
3

Continue on The Common

310 ft · 9 sec · The Common
4

Turn right onto Baldwinville Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · Baldwinville Road
5

Turn right onto MA 2A

380 ft · 7 sec · State Road
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 56 sec
7

Merge onto MA 2

22 mi · 30 min · MA 2
8

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2

12 mi · 16 min · Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Exit 113B Toward I 495 North: Lowell Use the right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
11

Merge onto I 495

11 mi · 12 min · I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 89A-B-C Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Lowell Connector Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 89A Toward US 3 South: Burlington Use the slight right lane.
14

Merge onto US 3

9.8 mi · 11 min · US 3
15

Keep slight left at fork onto US 3

1.0 mi · 2 min · US 3
Exit 72A Toward I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto US 3

0.3 mi · 43 sec · US 3
17

Merge onto I 95; US 3; MA 128

5.6 mi · 7 min · Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 56A Toward MA 28 South: Stoneham Use the slight right lane.
19

Turn straight onto MA 28

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Main Street
20

Turn sharp left onto North Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · North Street
Use the left lane.
21

Continue on Prospect Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Prospect Street
22

Turn right onto North Avenue

0.4 mi · 44 sec · North Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
23

Turn left onto West Water Street

2.9 mi · 4 min · West Water Street
24

At end of road, turn right onto MA 129

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Walnut Street
25

Continue on MA 129

3.0 mi · 4 min · Walnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26

Turn right onto Kirtland Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Kirtland Street
27

Turn left onto Marion Street

363 ft · 7 sec · Marion Street
28

Enter roundabout onto Federal Street

141 ft · 2 sec · Federal Street
29

Continue on Federal Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Federal Street
30

Enter roundabout onto Market Square

264 ft · 4 sec · Market Square
31

Continue on Market Square

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Market Square
32

Continue on South Common Street

0.5 mi · 49 sec · South Common Street
33

Continue on City Hall Square

0.1 mi · 11 sec · City Hall Square
34

Continue on Central Avenue

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Central Avenue
35

Turn left onto Liberty Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Liberty Street
36

Turn left onto Essex Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Essex Street
37

Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

66 ft · 2 sec · Rogers Avenue
38

Arrive at destination

Rogers Avenue

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 37.7 miles from Phillipston, MA, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.7 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 17 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.7 miles or 54m 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 28m

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 Phillipston, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Phillipston, MA

This is one driving day of about 75.4 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Phillipston, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on MA 2 for about 21.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.7 mi from Phillipston, MA · 54m into the drive

Downtown Lowell, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lowell, MA

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Fitchburg, MA

Fuel and coffee

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

Boxborough, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.7 miles from Phillipston, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.07 one way

$24.13 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $13.16 $26.32
premium $4.82 $14.32 $28.63
diesel $5.61 $16.65 $33.29

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

$12

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.6 0 $7.92 $3.62
Efficient EV 18.9 0 $6.60 $3.02
EV Truck/SUV 30.2 0 $10.56 $4.83

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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

Phillipston, MA

Evening in Phillipston on Wednesday

Local time

5:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lynn, MA

Evening in Lynn on Wednesday

Local time

5:33 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

16 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

1h 48m 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 Phillipston, MA to Lynn, MA covers 75.4 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MA 2, Concord Turnpike, US 3. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.7 miles from Phillipston, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.07 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.4 miles you will encounter 26 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 36.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Phillipston, MA and Lynn, MA, road signs point toward Lawrence, Nashua New Hampshire and Peabody.

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