Origin
Winchendon, MA
Evening in Winchendon on Wednesday
Local time
6:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winchendon, MA to Lynn, MA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
74.7 mi
120 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winchendon, MA
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Lynn, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Winchendon, MA to Lynn, MA covers 74.7 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maple Street, Central Street, Front Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.95 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
37.3 miles from Winchendon, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 31m drive with frequent turns across 74.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maple Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Winchendon, MA to Lynn, MA is easy. At 1h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Winchendon, MA to Lynn, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Street | — | — |
| Central Street | — | — |
| Front Street | — | — |
| Spring Street | — | — |
| Gardner Road | — | — |
| Green Street | — | — |
| Concord Turnpike | — | — |
| I 495 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Maple Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winchendon, MA and Lynn, MA.
1
Start on the route
404 ft
·
32 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
157 ft
·
17 sec
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Maple Street
151 ft
·
7 sec
·
Maple Street
4
Turn left onto Central Street
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Central Street
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
95 ft
·
7 sec
·
Front Street
6
Turn slight left onto Spring Street
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Spring Street
7
Continue on Gardner Road
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Gardner Road
8
Continue on Green Street
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Green Street
9
Take the exit slight right
12 mi
·
17 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Concord Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 495 North: Lowell
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
13
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Lowell Connector
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Lowell Connector
15
Keep slight right to continue on US 3 South: Burlington
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 3 South: Burlington
16
Merge slight left
9.8 mi
·
11 min
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
18
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
19
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
20
Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 South: Stoneham
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 28 South: Stoneham
21
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
22
Turn sharp left onto North Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Street
23
Continue on Prospect Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Street
24
Turn right onto North Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Avenue
25
Turn left onto West Water Street
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Water Street
26
At the end of the road, turn right onto Walnut Street
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Walnut Street
27
Continue on Walnut Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Walnut Street
28
Turn right onto Kirtland Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Kirtland Street
29
Turn left onto Marion Street
364 ft
·
8 sec
·
Marion Street
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Federal Street
141 ft
·
3 sec
·
Federal Street
31
Exit the roundabout onto Federal Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Federal Street
32
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Market Square
262 ft
·
4 sec
·
Market Square
33
Exit the roundabout onto Market Square
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Market Square
34
Continue on South Common Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Common Street
35
Continue on City Hall Square
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
City Hall Square
36
Continue on Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Central Avenue
37
Turn left onto Liberty Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Liberty Street
38
Turn left onto Essex Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Essex Street
39
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
40
Arrive at your destination
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 37.3 miles from Winchendon, MA, or about 45m into the drive.
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 16 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.3 miles or 45m 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 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 Winchendon, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Winchendon, MA
This is one driving day of about 74.7 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Winchendon, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.3 mi from Winchendon, MA · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.3 miles from Winchendon, 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
$11.95 one way
$23.91 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $13.04 | $26.07 |
| premium | $4.82 | $14.18 | $28.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.49 | $32.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.1 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 | 22.4 | 0 | $7.84 | $3.59 |
| Efficient EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.46 | $4.78 |
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.
Destination
Lynn, MA
Evening in Lynn on Wednesday
Local time
6:56 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 31m 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 Winchendon, MA to Lynn, MA covers 74.7 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maple Street, Central Street, Front Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.3 miles from Winchendon, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.95 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.
The drive from Winchendon, MA to Lynn, MA is easy. At 1h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Winchendon, MA to Lynn, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Winchendon, MA to Lynn, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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