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Trip from Edgartown, MA to Boston, MA

Drive Time

2h 43m

Distance

89.3 mi

144 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 33m ★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 5m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 4m
8 PM
2h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Edgartown, MA, MA

Edgartown, MA

Phil Evenden

Downtown Boston, MA, MA

Boston, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

The drive from Edgartown, MA to Boston, MA covers 89.3 miles and takes about 2h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pilgrims Highway, Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry, MA 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.3 miles on Pilgrims Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.21 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

44.7 miles from Edgartown, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 43m drive with frequent turns across 89.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pilgrims Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 42.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Davis Lane.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 89.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Davis Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Peases Point Way South): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Davis Lane

Turn right onto Davis Lane

Navigation decision point

6
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | Peases Point Way South

At end of road, turn right onto Peases Point Way South

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Main Street

Turn sharp left onto Main Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

7
87.4 mi into trip | ~2h 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
87.9 mi into trip | ~2h 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pilgrims Highway 42.3 mi 53m
Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry 8.5 mi 44m
MA 3 8.4 mi 11m
West Falmouth Highway 8.3 mi 11m
General MacArthur Boulevard 4.1 mi 6m
Sandwich Road Connector 3.5 mi 6m
Woods Hole Road 3.3 mi 7m
Sea View Avenue 3 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Pilgrims Highway — 42.3 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edgartown, MA and Boston, MA.

1

Start on South Water Street

228 ft · 7 sec · South Water Street
2

Turn right onto Davis Lane

0.2 mi · 52 sec · Davis Lane
3

At end of road, turn right onto Peases Point Way South

351 ft · 17 sec · Peases Point Way South
4

Turn sharp left onto Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
5

Continue on Beach Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · Beach Road
6

Continue on Sea View Avenue

3.0 mi · 5 min · Sea View Avenue
7

Turn right onto Oak Bluffs Avenue

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Oak Bluffs Avenue
8

Turn slight left onto Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry

8.5 mi · 44 min · Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry
9

Continue

203 ft · 18 sec
10

At end of road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue

416 ft · 21 sec · Railroad Avenue
11

Merge onto Woods Hole Road

3.3 mi · 7 min · Woods Hole Road
12

Continue on Locust Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Locust Street
13

At end of road, turn left onto MA 28

0.1 mi · 9 sec · North Main Street
14

Continue on MA 28

1.0 mi · 2 min · Palmer Avenue
15

Continue on MA 28

8.3 mi · 11 min · West Falmouth Highway
16

Enter roundabout onto MA 28

0.1 mi · 17 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard
17

Continue on MA 28

4.0 mi · 5 min · General MacArthur Boulevard
18

Enter roundabout onto Sandwich Road Connector

171 ft · 5 sec · Sandwich Road Connector
19

Continue on Sandwich Road Connector

3.5 mi · 6 min · Sandwich Road Connector
Use the straight lane.
20

Turn right onto Adams Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Adams Street
21

Turn right onto MA 6A

239 ft · 5 sec · Cranberry Highway
22

Take the ramp onto MA 6A

0.2 mi · 21 sec · MA 6A
23

Merge onto US 6

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Sagamore Bridge
24

Continue on US 6

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
25

Continue on MA 3

42 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Continue on MA 3

8.4 mi · 11 min · MA 3
Exit 43B Toward I 93 North: Boston Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3

0.2 mi · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
28

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward South Station, Airport Use the straight / slight left lanes.
29

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward South Station Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
30

Continue on Lincoln Street

0.3 mi · 53 sec · Lincoln Street
31

At end of road, turn left onto Summer Street

82 ft · 3 sec · Summer Street
32

Turn right onto Devonshire Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Devonshire Street
33

Turn left onto Franklin Street

173 ft · 8 sec · Franklin Street
34

Turn right onto Arch Street

463 ft · 20 sec · Arch Street
35

Turn left onto Milk Street

276 ft · 11 sec · Milk Street
36

Continue on Washington Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Washington Street
37

At end of road, turn left onto Court Street

473 ft · 20 sec · Court Street
38

Turn left onto Tremont Street

333 ft · 11 sec · Tremont Street
39

Arrive at destination

Tremont Street

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 44.7 miles from Edgartown, MA, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.3 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 80 miles or 2h 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 44.7 miles or 1h 43m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boston, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Edgartown, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Edgartown, MA

This is one driving day of about 89.3 miles and 2h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Edgartown, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pilgrims Highway for about 42.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.7 mi from Edgartown, MA · 1h 43m into the drive

Downtown Wading River, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wading River, NY

45 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

Smithtown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Quogue, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.7 miles from Edgartown, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Boston, MA

The final approach into Boston, 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 Boston, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Adams National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $15 near mile 80.1
Park Closure: Historic Homes Closed for Season
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park

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 near mile 89.3
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . 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...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 83.2
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour Free near mile 89.3
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour Free near mile 89.3
View on nps.gov
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

National Historical Park

"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 21.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.21 one way

$28.43 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $15.46 $30.92
premium $4.80 $16.87 $33.74
diesel $5.64 $19.84 $39.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.8 0 $9.38 $4.29
Efficient EV 22.3 0 $7.81 $3.57
EV Truck/SUV 35.7 0 $12.50 $5.72

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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 data refreshed 3 years ago

Origin

Edgartown, MA

Morning in Edgartown on Monday

Local time

9:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Boston, MA

Morning in Boston on Monday

Local time

9:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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.

Temperature spread

20 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

2h 43m 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 Edgartown, MA to Boston, MA covers 89.3 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pilgrims Highway, Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry, MA 3. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.7 miles from Edgartown, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.21 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 89.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Davis Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Peases Point Way South): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Edgartown, MA to Boston, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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