Origin
Easton, MA
Morning in Easton on Friday
Local time
11:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Easton, MA to Boston, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
28.8 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Easton, MA
Italo Melo
Boston, MA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Easton to Boston covers 28.8 miles and typically takes about 44 minutes, making it a quick and straightforward trip within the Northeast. Since the drive is quite short, you can easily complete it in one day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of local roads like Depot Street and the Amvets Highway before transitioning onto I-93. With a fuel cost of approximately $4, this route is an economical way to move between these two Massachusetts locations. Whether you are commuting or heading into the city for a quick visit, the simplicity of this path allows for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 28.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions from suburban local roads to a more structured interstate environment. Roughly 41% of your travel time will be spent on the highway, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 11.5 miles on I-93. Initially, you will navigate through local thoroughfares, but the drive shifts as you merge into the faster-paced flow of the interstate. This combination of surface streets and highway segments keeps the journey engaging without becoming overly monotonous. You should be prepared for the change in pace as you move from the quieter outskirts toward the busier metropolitan approach.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 93 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
243 ft
10 ft
Total Climb
177 ft
Total Descent
248 ft
Highest Point
243 ft
~8.2 mi in
Elevation Range
233 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near MA 123 / Depot Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 28.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MA 123 / Depot Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles (MA 24 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MA 123 / Depot Street
Turn left onto MA 123 / Depot Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
MA 24 / Amvets Highway
Merge onto MA 24 / Amvets Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
14.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 41A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
7
26.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward South Station, Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward South Station, Airport
7
27.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward South Station
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward South Station
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Easton, MA and Boston, MA, road signs point toward Station and Airport.
Station
26.9 mi in
|
~38m
Airport
26.9 mi in
|
~38m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| Amvets Highway | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Depot Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| Belmont Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Central Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Foundry Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 11.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Easton, MA and Boston, MA.
1
Start on this road
87 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto South Street
196 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Street
3
Turn left onto MA 106; MA 123
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Foundry Street
4
Turn left onto MA 123
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Depot Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto Central Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Street
6
Turn left onto MA 123; MA 138
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Washington Street
7
Turn right onto MA 123
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Belmont Street
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward MA 24 North: Boston
9
Merge onto MA 24
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 41A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 93; US 1
12 mi
·
15 min
·
I 93; US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward South Station, Airport
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward South Station
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on Lincoln Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lincoln Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto Summer Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
Summer Street
17
Turn right onto Devonshire Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Devonshire Street
18
Turn left onto Franklin Street
173 ft
·
8 sec
·
Franklin Street
19
Turn right onto Arch Street
463 ft
·
20 sec
·
Arch Street
20
Turn left onto Milk Street
276 ft
·
11 sec
·
Milk Street
21
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Washington Street
22
At end of road, turn left onto Court Street
473 ft
·
20 sec
·
Court Street
23
Turn left onto Tremont Street
333 ft
·
11 sec
·
Tremont Street
24
Arrive at destination
Tremont Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.61 one way
$9.22 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Boston, MA
Morning in Boston on Friday
Local time
11:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Chance Rain Showers
S 12 mph
27% chance
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
13 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
44m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Easton, MA to Boston, MA covers 28.8 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 93, Amvets Highway, Depot Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.4 miles from Easton, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.61 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 18 decision points packed into just 28.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MA 123 / Depot Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles (MA 24 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Easton, MA and Boston, MA, road signs point toward Station and Airport.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 10 ft to 243 ft elevation with about 177 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Adams National Historical Park, Boston 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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