Origin
Norfolk, MA
Morning in Norfolk on Friday
Local time
8:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norfolk, 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
47m
Distance
31.2 mi
50 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norfolk, MA
Renata Meneses
Boston, MA
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Trip Overview
Norfolk, MA to Boston, MA is 31.2 miles and takes about 47 minutes via Yankee Division Highway and I-95, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive connecting two points within the Northeast region, specifically within Massachusetts. Expect a local feel for much of the journey, with a significant portion involving turns. It's a short enough trip that you can easily complete it within a single day, making it ideal for a quick commute or a brief excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 31.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This trip leans heavily into local roads, with only about 20% of the drive on highways like I-95. You'll navigate a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning frequent adjustments to your direction are part of the experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.7 miles on the Yankee Division Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you return to navigating local streets. Be prepared for a dynamic route that requires attention to navigation.
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.
Yankee Division Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.7 miles (Common Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Main Street
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
4.7 mi into trip
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~8m in
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Common Street
Turn sharp right onto Common Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
13.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 93 North: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North: Boston
7
29.3 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
29.8 mi into trip
|
~43m 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 Norfolk, MA and Boston, MA, road signs point toward Station and Airport.
Station
29.3 mi in
|
~42m
Airport
29.3 mi in
|
~42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 14.7 mi | 19m |
| I 95 | 6 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Common Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| General Edwards Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Norfolk Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 14.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk, MA and Boston, MA.
1
Start on MA 115
25 ft
·
0 sec
·
Union Street
2
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
11 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Main Street
5
Continue on West Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Street
6
Continue on Norfolk Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Norfolk Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto MA 1A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
8
Turn sharp right onto Common Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Common Street
9
Continue on Old Post Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Old Post Road
10
Turn left onto US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
General Edwards Highway
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95 North: Boston
12
Merge onto I 95
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North: Boston
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on I 93; US 1
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward South Station, Airport
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward South Station
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on Lincoln Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lincoln Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto Summer Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
Summer Street
20
Turn right onto Devonshire Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Devonshire Street
21
Turn left onto Franklin Street
173 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
·
11 sec
·
Milk Street
24
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Washington Street
25
At end of road, turn left onto Court Street
473 ft
·
20 sec
·
Court Street
26
Turn left onto Tremont Street
333 ft
·
11 sec
·
Tremont Street
27
Arrive at destination
Tremont Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.6 mi from Norfolk, MA · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Norfolk, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Boston, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Boston, 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
$4.99 one way
$9.99 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.92 | $11.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
8:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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
22 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
47m 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 Norfolk, MA to Boston, MA covers 31.2 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Yankee Division Highway, I 95, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.6 miles from Norfolk, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.99 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 31.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 (Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.7 miles (Common Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Norfolk, MA and Boston, MA, road signs point toward Station and Airport.
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 and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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