Origin
Boston, MA
Evening in Boston on Friday
Local time
6:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boston, MA to Groveland, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boston, MA
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Groveland, MA
Mathias Reding
Trip Overview
The drive from Boston, MA to Groveland, MA covers 33.6 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 1, I 95, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.2 miles on US 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 51m highway drive covering 33.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 1 and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.2 miles on US 1.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Beacon Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 33.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Beacon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Ashburton Place): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.4 miles (Cambridge Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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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Beacon Street
Turn right onto Beacon Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Ashburton Place
Keep slight right at fork onto Ashburton Place
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Cambridge Street
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Staniford Street
Turn right onto Staniford Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.8 mi into trip
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~5m in
|
US 1
Merge onto US 1
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 12.2 mi | 16m |
| I 95 | 11.8 mi | 13m |
| East Main Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| School Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Newbury Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Salem Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Washington Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Causeway Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 12.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston, MA and Groveland, MA.
1
Start on Tremont Street
230 ft
·
11 sec
·
Tremont Street
2
Turn right onto Beacon Street
302 ft
·
11 sec
·
Beacon Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto Somerset Street
340 ft
·
13 sec
·
Somerset Street
4
Turn left onto Ashburton Place
210 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ashburton Place
5
Keep slight right at fork onto Ashburton Place
253 ft
·
8 sec
·
Ashburton Place
6
Turn straight onto Bowdoin Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bowdoin Street
7
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
287 ft
·
19 sec
·
Cambridge Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Staniford Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Staniford Street
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto Causeway Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Causeway Street
10
Turn left onto North Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Washington Street
11
Continue on MA 99
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
New Rutherford Avenue
12
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge
13
Merge onto US 1
12 mi
·
16 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Newbury Street
15
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
16
Merge onto I 95
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 78B
Toward MA 133 West: Georgetown
18
Merge onto MA 133
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
East Main Street
19
Continue on MA 97
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Salem Street
20
Continue on MA 97
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
School Street
21
Arrive at destination
MA 97
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from Boston, MA · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Boston, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Groveland, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Groveland, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.38 one way
$10.75 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.86 | $11.73 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Groveland, MA
Evening in Groveland on Friday
Local time
6:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
51m 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 Boston, MA to Groveland, MA covers 33.6 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, I 95, East 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 16.8 miles from Boston, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.38 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 33.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Beacon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Ashburton Place): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.4 miles (Cambridge Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Boston, MA to Groveland, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Boston National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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