Origin
Boston, MA
Afternoon in Boston on Thursday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boston, MA to Amesbury, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
55m
Distance
40 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m
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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Amesbury, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Boston, MA to Amesbury, MA covers 40 miles and takes about 55m 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 $6.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 40 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 40 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Beacon 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Boston, MA to Amesbury, MA is easy. At 55m 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 Boston, MA to Amesbury, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon Street | — | — |
| Somerset Street | — | — |
| Ashburton Place | — | — |
| Bowdoin Street | — | — |
| Cambridge Street | — | — |
| Staniford Street | — | — |
| Causeway Street | — | — |
| North Washington Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Beacon Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston, MA and Amesbury, MA.
1
Start on Tremont Street
230 ft
·
11 sec
·
Tremont Street
2
Turn right onto Beacon Street
302 ft
·
11 sec
·
Beacon Street
3
Turn right onto Somerset Street
341 ft
·
13 sec
·
Somerset Street
4
Turn left onto Ashburton Place
210 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ashburton Place
5
Keep slight right to continue on Ashburton Place
253 ft
·
9 sec
·
Ashburton Place
6
Turn straight onto Bowdoin Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bowdoin Street
7
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
285 ft
·
20 sec
·
Cambridge Street
8
Turn right onto Staniford Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Staniford Street
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 New Rutherford Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
New Rutherford Avenue
12
Turn left onto US 1 North: Tobin Bridge
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 1 North: Tobin Bridge
13
Merge slight right
12 mi
·
16 min
14
Continue on Newbury Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Newbury Street
15
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
16
Merge slight left
22 mi
·
24 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward MA 110 East: Salisbury
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
MA 110 East: Salisbury
18
Turn sharp left onto Macy Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Macy Street
19
Turn right onto Elm Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Elm Street
20
Exit the roundabout onto Market Street
177 ft
·
4 sec
·
Market Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20 mi from Boston, MA · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20 miles from Boston, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Amesbury, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Amesbury, 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
$6.40 one way
$12.80 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.60 | $15.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Amesbury, MA
Afternoon in Amesbury on Thursday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
55m 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 Amesbury, MA covers 40 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Beacon Street, Somerset Street, Ashburton Place. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20 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 $6.40 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 Boston, MA to Amesbury, MA is easy. At 55m 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 Boston, MA to Amesbury, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Boston, MA to Amesbury, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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