Origin
West Springfield, MA
Evening in West Springfield on Sunday
Local time
6:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Springfield, MA to Lynn, MA
Drive Time
2h 10m
Distance
102.3 mi
165 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 1m
★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lynn, MA
Marius-Laurentiu Butan
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from West Springfield to Lynn, expect a straightforward 102.3-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 10 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single day, as the vast majority of the drive is highway-focused. You should budget approximately $16 for fuel to cover the distance. Because both cities are located within the Northeast region, the transition is seamless and lacks significant environmental shifts. It is an efficient route designed for those looking to reach their destination quickly without the need for an overnight stop.
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
51.1 miles from West Springfield, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highly efficient drive where roughly 89% of your time is spent on highways. The journey is dominated by an 85.1-mile stretch along the Massachusetts Turnpike, providing a consistent pace for the majority of the trip. As you transition from the Turnpike toward the North Shore Road, the atmosphere shifts from open highway travel to the more localized traffic patterns near your destination. This is a practical, utilitarian route rather than a scenic tour, keeping you focused on the road as you navigate across the state.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 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 85.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and US 20. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lathrop Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 102.3 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: near the start (Lathrop Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (US 20 / Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Lathrop Street
At end of road, turn right onto Lathrop Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 20 / Park Street
Turn right onto US 20 / Park Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.3 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 20
Keep slight left at fork onto US 20 toward I 291 East, US 20 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 291 East, US 20 East
6
6.7 mi into trip
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~9m in
Take the exit toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
6
6.9 mi into trip
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~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
Towns Along This Route
Between West Springfield, MA and Lynn, MA, road signs point toward Albany and Boston.
Albany
6.7 mi in
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~9m
Boston
6.9 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 85.1 mi | 1h 41m |
| US 20 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| North Shore Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Lynnway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Ted Williams Tunnel | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| McClellan Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lee Burbank Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 85.1 mi, about 1h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Springfield, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on this road
242 ft
·
20 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Lathrop Street
401 ft
·
19 sec
·
Lathrop Street
3
Turn right onto US 20
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Park Street
4
Turn left onto US 20
281 ft
·
6 sec
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Elm Street
5
Continue on US 20
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
Park Avenue
6
Enter roundabout onto US 20
212 ft
·
3 sec
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North End Bridge
7
Continue on US 20
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
North End Bridge
8
Continue on US 20
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
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West Street
9
Continue on US 20
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
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Plainfield Street
10
Turn slight right onto US 20
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
US 20
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 20
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US 20
Toward I 291 East, US 20 East
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 7
Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
14
Merge onto I 90
84 mi
·
1 hr 40 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the none lane.
15
Continue on I 90
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ted Williams Tunnel
16
Continue on I 90
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto MA 1A
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Boston Expressway
18
Continue on MA 1A
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
McClellan Highway
Use the none lane.
19
Continue on MA 1A
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Burbank Highway
20
Take the exit onto MA 1A
366 ft
·
11 sec
·
MA 1A
21
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
7 ft
·
0 sec
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
22
Continue on MA 1A
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
23
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
375 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Shore Road
24
Continue on MA 1A
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Shore Road
Use the none lane.
25
Continue on MA 1A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lynnway
Use the none lane.
26
Turn left onto MA 1A
504 ft
·
12 sec
·
MA 1A
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on Market Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Market Street
28
Turn right onto Liberty Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Liberty Street
29
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Essex Street
30
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
31
Arrive at destination
Rogers Avenue
Trip Plan
To ensure the smoothest travel experience, try to time your departure to avoid peak commute hours, as the heavy reliance on the Massachusetts Turnpike can lead to congestion. Since the entire drive is only 102.3 miles, you won't need to plan for any mandatory stops, giving you the flexibility to complete the trip in one go. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the main highways to ensure you don't need to exit prematurely. Given the duration of 2 hours and 10 minutes, you can easily manage this trip with a single stretch of driving, making it a convenient option for a quick transit between these two Massachusetts cities.
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 51.1 miles from West Springfield, MA, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.1 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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.1 miles or 1h 3m 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 42m
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 West Springfield, 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 West Springfield, MA
This is one driving day of about 102.3 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Springfield, 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 85.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.1 mi from West Springfield, MA · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.1 miles from West Springfield, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.1 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
$16.28 one way
$32.57 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $17.71 | $35.42 |
| premium | $4.80 | $19.33 | $38.66 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.73 | $45.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.10
Massachusetts Turnpike
(85.1 mi)
$5.10
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
$16
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.74 | $4.91 |
| Efficient EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.95 | $4.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.9 | 0 | $14.32 | $6.55 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Lynn, MA
Evening in Lynn on Sunday
Local time
6:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
51 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
27 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 10m 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 West Springfield, MA to Lynn, MA covers 102.3 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, US 20, North Shore 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 51.1 miles from West Springfield, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.28 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 17 significant decision points across 102.3 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: near the start (Lathrop Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (US 20 / Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between West Springfield, MA and Lynn, MA, road signs point toward Albany and Boston.
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