The drive from Boston, MA to East Falmouth, MA covers 72.1 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MA 3, Pilgrims Highway, Southeast Expressway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.9 miles on MA 3.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.54 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.
Midpoint
36.1 miles from Boston, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 72.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 41m highway drive covering 72.1 miles, with most of the trip on MA 3 and Pilgrims Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.9 miles on MA 3.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MA 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MA 3 and Pilgrims Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near School Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.1 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (School Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (MA 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.8 miles (MA 6A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip|~0m in|School Street
Turn left onto School Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
10 mi into trip|~15m in|MA 3
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3 toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 7
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
7
53.8 mi into trip|~1h 11m in|MA 6A
Take the exit onto MA 6A toward MA 6A: Sagamore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Exit 55
Toward MA 6A: Sagamore
7
54.3 mi into trip|~1h 12m in|Sandwich Road
At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
57.4 mi into trip|~1h 17m in|MA 28 / General MacArthur Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto MA 28 / General MacArthur Boulevard toward MA 28 South: Woods Hole, Joint Base Cape Cod, National Cemetery
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 28 South: Woods Hole, Joint Base Cape...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Boston, MA and East Falmouth, MA, road signs point toward Joint Base Cape Cod, National Cemetery and Falmouth.
Joint Base Cape Cod
57.4 mi in|~1h 17m|via MA 28
National Cemetery
57.4 mi in|~1h 17m|via MA 28
Falmouth
67.9 mi in|~1h 33m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MA 3
30.9 mi
39m
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi
15m
Southeast Expressway
8 mi
10m
MA 28
6.5 mi
8m
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.1 mi
6m
Sandwich Road
3 mi
5m
Brick Kiln Road
3 mi
6m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
MA 3
— 30.9 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston, MA and East Falmouth, MA.
1
Start on Tremont Street
230 ft·16 sec·Tremont Street
2
Turn left onto School Street
0.1 mi·25 sec·School Street
Use the left lane.
3
At end of road, turn left onto Washington Street
110 ft·4 sec·Washington Street
4
Turn right onto Water Street
210 ft·11 sec·Water Street
5
Turn right onto Devonshire Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·Devonshire Street
6
Continue on Otis Street
485 ft·18 sec·Otis Street
7
Continue on Kingston Street
0.1 mi·31 sec·Kingston Street
8
Turn left onto Essex Street
244 ft·8 sec·Essex Street
9
Turn slight right
86 ft·5 sec
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 93 South: Quincy
11
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3
1.2 mi·2 min·John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
8.0 mi·10 min·Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3
31 mi·39 min·MA 3
Exit 7Toward MA 3 South: Cape CodUse the slight left lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 3
12 mi·15 min·Pilgrims Highway
15
Continue on MA 3
0.2 mi·19 sec·Pilgrim Highway
16
Continue on US 6
0.4 mi·45 sec·Sagamore Bridge
17
Continue on US 6
0.3 mi·22 sec·Mid Cape Highway
18
Take the exit onto MA 6A
0.5 mi·1 min·MA 6A
Exit 55Toward MA 6A: SagamoreUse the straight lane.
19
At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road
2.8 mi·4 min·Sandwich Road
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on Sandwich Road
0.2 mi·30 sec·Sandwich Road
21
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
466 ft·15 sec·General MacArthur Boulevard
Toward MA 28 South: Woods Hole, Joint Base Cape Cod, National Cemetery
22
Continue on MA 28
4.0 mi·5 min·General MacArthur Boulevard
Toward MA 28 South: Woods Hole, Joint Base Cape Cod, National Cemetery
23
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
0.1 mi·15 sec·MA 28
24
Continue on MA 28
6.4 mi·8 min·MA 28
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi·37 sec
Toward West Falmouth, East Falmouth
26
At end of road, turn left onto Brick Kiln Road
3.0 mi·6 min·Brick Kiln Road
27
At end of road, turn right onto Ox Bow Road
317 ft·11 sec·Ox Bow Road
28
Turn left onto MA 28
0.2 mi·24 sec·Teaticket Highway
29
Continue on MA 28
0.8 mi·1 min·East Falmouth Highway
30
Arrive at destination
MA 28
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 36.1 miles from Boston, MA, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.9 miles.
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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.1 miles or 48m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Falmouth, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Boston, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Boston, MA
This is one driving day of about 72.1 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Boston, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on MA 3 for about 30.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.1 mi from Boston, MA
· 48m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Boston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
Park Closure: Dorchester Heights Temporary Public Access Restrictions
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...
"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 67.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.54 one way
$23.08 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$12.58
$25.17
premium
$4.82
$13.69
$27.38
diesel
$5.61
$15.92
$31.84
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: 25.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
1 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
Wellington Circle Plaza
Medford, MA
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
eVgo Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.6
0
$7.57
$3.46
Efficient EV
18
0
$6.31
$2.88
EV Truck/SUV
28.8
0
$10.09
$4.61
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Boston, MA
Evening
in Boston on Friday
Local time
7:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
East Falmouth, MA
Evening
in East Falmouth on Friday
Local time
7:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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.
Road read
1h 41m 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 East Falmouth, MA covers 72.1 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MA 3, Pilgrims Highway, Southeast Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.1 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 $11.54 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.1 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (School Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (MA 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.8 miles (MA 6A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Boston, MA and East Falmouth, MA, road signs point toward Joint Base Cape Cod, National Cemetery and Falmouth.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
