Drive Time
42m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
The drive from Boston, MA to Acton, MA covers 24.2 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Beacon Street, Somerset Street, Ashburton Place for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.29 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
12.1 miles from Boston, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 24.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Somerset Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ashburton Place | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bowdoin Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cambridge Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sudbury Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 93 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 28 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Boston, MA and Acton, MA.
Start on Tremont Street
Turn right onto Beacon Street
Turn right onto Somerset Street
Turn left onto Ashburton Place
Keep slight right to continue on Ashburton Place
Turn straight onto Bowdoin Street
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
Turn left onto Sudbury Street
Take the ramp left toward I 93 North: Concord NH
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford
Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Medford
Turn straight onto Mystic Avenue
Turn left onto Harvard Street
Continue on Warner Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Powder House Square
Exit the rotary onto Powder House Boulevard
At the end of the road, turn left onto Alewife Brook Parkway
Turn right onto Concord Turnpike
Continue on Concord Highway
Continue on Cambridge Turnpike
Continue on Concord Turnpike
Continue on Elm Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary
Exit the rotary onto Elm Street
Continue on Great Road
Turn left onto Concord Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 24.2 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.1 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Acton, MA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Boston, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Boston, MA
This is one driving day of about 24.2 miles and 42m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.1 mi from Boston, MA · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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.
A short stop after about 24.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 12.1 miles from Boston, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Acton, 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 Acton, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$3.29 one way
$6.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $3.67 | $7.34 |
| premium | $4.15 | $3.95 | $7.91 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $3.57 | $7.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Boston on Saturday
Local time
9:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Acton on Saturday
Local time
9:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
12 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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