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Trip from Ware, MA to Lynn, MA

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Drive Time

2h 2m

Distance

86.5 mi

139 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 54m ★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m

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

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Downtown Ware, MA, MA

Ware, MA

Aleksander Dumała

city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Lynn, MA

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Trip Overview

This 86.5-mile drive from Ware, MA to Lynn, MA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 2 minutes. With 68% of the route on highways, it offers a straightforward journey through the Northeast region of Massachusetts. You can expect the fuel costs to be around $14, making it an economical option for a quick getaway or a practical commute. Given the relatively short distance and duration, there's no need to plan for an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. This route provides a direct connection between two points within the same state, focusing on efficient travel.

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

43.3 miles from Ware, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with a significant 68% of the journey utilizing faster roadways. You'll experience a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 58 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike, allowing for consistent speed and minimal traffic interruptions. While much of the route involves highway driving, you'll also navigate sections on Southbridge Road and Main Street, which may offer a change of pace with more local traffic. The overall character is one of efficiency, designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 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 58 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Southbridge Road. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 18.9 miles in near I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike.

Route Complexity 5/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 86.5 miles you will encounter 17 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 18.9 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 80.9 miles (MA 1A / Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 85.7 miles (MA 1A): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

5
18.9 mi into trip | ~35m 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.
5
80.9 mi into trip | ~1h 53m 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

5
85.7 mi into trip | ~2h in | MA 1A

Turn left onto MA 1A

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
86.1 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in | Liberty Street

Turn right onto Liberty Street

Navigation decision point

5
86.3 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in | Essex Street

Turn left onto Essex Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike 58 mi 1h 10m
Southbridge Road 4.4 mi 9m
Main Street 4.2 mi 7m
North Shore Road 2.7 mi 4m
Brookfield Road 2.3 mi 3m
Lynnway 1.7 mi 2m
Ted Williams Tunnel 1.6 mi 2m
West Warren Road 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 58 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MA 9; MA 32

28 ft · 5 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto South Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Street
3

Continue on West Warren Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Warren Road
4

Continue on West Ware Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Ware Street
5

Continue on Ware Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ware Road
6

At end of road, turn left onto MA 67

2.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
7

Turn right onto MA 19

390 ft · 13 sec · Maple Street
8

At end of road, turn left onto Southbridge Road

4.4 mi · 9 min · Southbridge Road
9

Turn straight onto Brookfield Road

224 ft · 4 sec · Brookfield Road
10

Turn left onto Southbridge Road Extension

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Southbridge Road Extension
11

Continue on Apple Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Apple Road
12

Continue on Warren Road

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Warren Road
13

Turn straight onto MA 148

2.3 mi · 3 min · Brookfield Road
14

Turn left onto US 20

1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
15

Continue on US 20

0.6 mi · 1 min · Charlton Road
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
17

Merge onto I 84

1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur Cross Highway
18

Merge onto I 90

57 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on I 90

1.6 mi · 2 min · Ted Williams Tunnel
20

Continue on I 90

1.1 mi · 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Merge onto MA 1A

0.3 mi · 34 sec · East Boston Expressway
22

Continue on MA 1A

1.0 mi · 1 min · McClellan Highway
23

Continue on MA 1A

1.0 mi · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway
24

Take the exit onto MA 1A

366 ft · 11 sec · MA 1A
25

Enter roundabout onto MA 1A

7 ft · 0 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
26

Continue on MA 1A

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
27

Enter roundabout onto MA 1A

375 ft · 4 sec · North Shore Road
28

Continue on MA 1A

2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road
29

Continue on MA 1A

1.7 mi · 2 min · Lynnway
30

Turn left onto MA 1A

504 ft · 12 sec · MA 1A
Use the left lane.
31

Continue on Market Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Market Street
32

Turn right onto Liberty Street

0.3 mi · 43 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, 86.5-mile trip, starting your journey earlier in the day can help you avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach the Lynn area. With no designated stops, you have the flexibility to pull over for breaks as needed, though the Massachusetts Turnpike does offer service areas. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $14 estimated cost suggests a reliance on highway travel where service stations might be less frequent than on local roads. A good tip is to ensure your vehicle is topped off before departing Ware to maximize your time on the road and minimize any unplanned stops.

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 43.3 miles from Ware, MA, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58 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 80 miles or 1h 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.3 miles or 1h 4m 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 41m

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 Ware, 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 Ware, MA

This is one driving day of about 86.5 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ware, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 58 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.3 mi from Ware, MA · 1h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

43 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.2 miles from Ware, 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.

Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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.

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 82.9
Park Closure: Dorchester Heights Temporary Public Access Restrictions
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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 92.4
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . 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...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 82.9
View on nps.gov
Adams National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $15 near mile 79.7
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 66.9
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail

New England National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 3.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.84 one way

$27.69 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $15.10 $30.19
premium $4.82 $16.42 $32.85
diesel $5.61 $19.10 $38.20

Estimated Tolls: $3.47

Massachusetts Turnpike (58 mi) $3.47

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

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.3 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 26 0 $9.08 $4.15
Efficient EV 21.6 0 $7.57 $3.46
EV Truck/SUV 34.6 0 $12.11 $5.54

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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Ware, MA

Night in Ware on Tuesday

Local time

10:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lynn, MA

Night in Lynn on Tuesday

Local time

10:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

43 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

3 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

2h 2m 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 Ware, MA to Lynn, MA covers 86.5 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Southbridge Road, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.3 miles from Ware, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.84 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 86.5 miles you will encounter 17 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 18.9 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 80.9 miles (MA 1A / Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 85.7 miles (MA 1A): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Ware, MA to Lynn, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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