Origin
Lakeville, MA
Afternoon in Lakeville on Sunday
Local time
4:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeville, MA to Boston, MA
Drive Time
49m
Distance
42 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakeville, MA
David Kanigan
Boston, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Lakeville to Boston, you are looking at a manageable 42-mile journey that typically takes about 49 minutes. Because this is a short trip, it works perfectly as a quick day trip rather than an overnight stay. You will spend roughly $6 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly way to navigate between these two points in the Northeast. Expect a local drive that relies on surface streets rather than major interstates. It is a straightforward commute, so you won't need to worry about complex multi-day planning or excessive logistics.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
21 miles from Lakeville, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway miles, meaning you will navigate surface roads for the entire duration. You will spend significant time on Precinct Street, Bedford Street, and the Middleborough Rotary as you transition toward the city. The longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Precinct Street, emphasizing the frequent turns and localized nature of this travel. This is a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention as you move through these specific regional roadways.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Precinct 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 Lakeville, MA to Boston, MA is easy. At 49m 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 Lakeville, MA to Boston, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Precinct Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bedford Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Middleborough Rotary | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harding Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 495 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 24 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Amvets Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 93 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Precinct Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville, MA and Boston, MA.
1
Start on Precinct Street
82 ft
·
4 sec
·
Precinct Street
2
Turn left
69 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right
69 ft
·
6 sec
4
Turn right
43 ft
·
4 sec
5
Turn right onto Precinct Street
308 ft
·
13 sec
·
Precinct Street
6
Turn left onto Bedford Street
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Bedford Street
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Middleborough Rotary
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Middleborough Rotary
8
Exit the rotary onto Harding Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Harding Street
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
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I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston
10
Merge slight left
3.6 mi
·
4 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 24 North: Boston
12
Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Amvets Highway
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
14
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
15 min
15
Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
16
Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Station, Airport
17
Keep slight right to continue on South Station
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Station
18
Continue on Lincoln Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Lincoln Street
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto Summer Street
82 ft
·
6 sec
·
Summer Street
20
Turn right onto Devonshire Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Devonshire Street
21
Turn left onto Franklin Street
174 ft
·
8 sec
·
Franklin Street
22
Turn right onto Arch Street
463 ft
·
20 sec
·
Arch Street
23
Turn left onto Milk Street
276 ft
·
9 sec
·
Milk Street
24
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Washington Street
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto Court Street
472 ft
·
20 sec
·
Court Street
26
Turn left onto Tremont Street
335 ft
·
12 sec
·
Tremont Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 49-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, because you are relying on local roads like the Middleborough Rotary rather than highways, traffic patterns on these surface streets can significantly impact your travel time. Keep your $6 fuel budget in mind before you head out, as you will not be making any planned stops along the way. Your best strategy is to monitor local traffic reports for Precinct Street and Bedford Street to avoid congestion. Embracing the lack of highway driving allows you to enjoy a more direct, albeit lower-speed, route into Boston.
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 21 miles from Lakeville, MA, or about 24m 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 42 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 42m
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 Lakeville, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Lakeville, MA
This is one driving day of about 42 miles and 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lakeville, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21 mi from Lakeville, MA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21 miles from Lakeville, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.69 one way
$13.37 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $7.27 | $14.54 |
| premium | $4.80 | $7.94 | $15.87 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.33 | $18.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Boston, MA
Afternoon in Boston on Sunday
Local time
4:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
21 mi in
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m 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 Lakeville, MA to Boston, MA covers 42 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Precinct Street, Bedford Street, Middleborough Rotary. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21 miles from Lakeville, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.69 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 Lakeville, MA to Boston, MA is easy. At 49m 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 Lakeville, MA to Boston, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lakeville, MA to Boston, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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