Origin
Boston, MA
Late night in Boston on Thursday
Local time
12:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boston, MA to Dunstable, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
53m
Distance
35.7 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
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6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
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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Dunstable, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Boston, MA to Dunstable, MA covers 35.7 miles and takes about 53m 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 $5.71 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
17.8 miles from Boston, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 53m drive with frequent turns across 35.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Boston, MA to Dunstable, MA is easy. At 53m 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 Dunstable, 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 | — | — |
| Sudbury Street | — | — |
| I 93 North | — | — |
| MA 16 West | — | — |
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 Dunstable, 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
·
24 sec
·
Bowdoin Street
7
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
440 ft
·
22 sec
·
Cambridge Street
8
Turn left onto Sudbury Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sudbury Street
9
Take the ramp left toward I 93 North: Concord NH
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 93 North: Concord NH
10
Merge slight left
2.8 mi
·
3 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward MA 16 West: Mystic Valley Parkway, Arlington
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
MA 16 West: Mystic Valley Parkway, Arlington
12
Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mystic Valley Parkway
13
Turn right onto Winthrop Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Winthrop Street
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winthrop Street
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Winthrop Street
15
Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Winthrop Street
16
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bacon Street
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bacon Street
18
Exit the roundabout onto Bacon Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bacon Street
19
Turn left onto Church Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Church Street
20
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Cambridge Street
21
Continue on Cambridge Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cambridge Road
22
Continue on Cambridge Street
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
Cambridge Street
23
Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 3 North: Waltham, Lowell
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 95 South, US 3 North: Waltham, Lowell
24
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
25
Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
26
Keep slight left to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
27
Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
28
Keep slight left
7.5 mi
·
8 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward Westford Road, Tyngsboro, Westford
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Westford Road, Tyngsboro, Westford
30
Keep slight left to continue on Westford Road, Westford
253 ft
·
11 sec
·
Westford Road, Westford
31
Turn left onto Westford Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Westford Road
32
Turn right onto Dunstable Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Dunstable Road
33
Continue on Lowell Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lowell Street
34
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
35
Continue on Main Street
144 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
36
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 17.8 miles from Boston, MA, or about 26m 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 35.7 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.8 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dunstable, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Boston, MA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Boston, MA
This is one driving day of about 35.7 miles and 53m.
At 35.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.8 mi from Boston, MA · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Boston, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dunstable, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Dunstable, 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
$5.71 one way
$11.43 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 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 | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
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
Dunstable, MA
Late night in Dunstable on Thursday
Local time
12:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Arlington, MA
18 mi in
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
53m 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 Dunstable, MA covers 35.7 miles and takes about 53m 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 17.8 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 $5.71 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 Dunstable, MA is easy. At 53m 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 Dunstable, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Boston, MA to Dunstable, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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