Origin
Norton, MA
Evening in Norton on Wednesday
Local time
7:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norton, MA to Boston, MA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
53m
Distance
36.8 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norton, MA
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Boston, MA
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Trip Overview
This 36.8-mile drive from Norton, MA, to Boston, MA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 53 minutes to complete. You'll navigate a mix of main roads, including the Yankee Division Highway, I-95, and MA-140, with 43% of the journey on highway. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $6, this route offers a practical and straightforward connection between two points within the Northeast region. It's a convenient option if you're looking for a relatively short and efficient transit between these Massachusetts locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
18.4 miles from Norton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, blending highway speeds with more local road conditions. While 43% of the journey utilizes highways, you'll also encounter stretches on the Yankee Division Highway and MA-140 that may offer a different driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.7 miles on the Yankee Division Highway, providing a period of consistent travel. The road's personality shifts as you progress, moving from potentially faster-paced highway segments to more varied driving environments as you approach your destination.
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.
Yankee Division Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.7 miles.
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 0.1 miles in near MA 140 / Mansfield Avenue.
Route Complexity
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 36.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MA 140 / Mansfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (MA 140): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MA 140 / Mansfield Avenue
Turn right onto MA 140 / Mansfield Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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MA 140
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 140 toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 31 / Old Exit 12
Toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
7
19.2 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
34.9 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
35.4 mi into trip
|
~49m 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 Norton, MA and Boston, MA, road signs point toward Station and Airport.
Station
34.9 mi in
|
~48m
Airport
34.9 mi in
|
~48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 14.7 mi | 19m |
| I 95 | 12.5 mi | 14m |
| MA 140 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Mansfield Avenue | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 14.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norton, MA and Boston, MA.
1
Start on this road
111 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto MA 140
175 ft
·
11 sec
·
Taunton Avenue
3
Turn left onto MA 123; MA 140
157 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Turn right onto MA 140
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Mansfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on MA 140
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
6
Turn left onto MA 140
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 140
Toward I 495 North, MA 140 North: Marlboro
7
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 140
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
MA 140
Exit 31 / Old Exit 12
Toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 95 North: Boston
9
Merge onto I 95
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North: Boston
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on I 93; US 1
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
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
Trip Plan
Given the short 53-minute duration and 36.8-mile distance, this trip offers great flexibility. You can easily depart at your convenience without needing to split the drive. With minimal stops planned and a low fuel cost of around $6, your primary consideration will be traffic, especially as you get closer to Boston. To make the most of this direct route, consider leaving early in the morning or later in the evening to avoid peak commuting hours. The longest stretch on the Yankee Division Highway offers a good opportunity for a brief moment of steady progress before you need to be more aware of local traffic patterns.
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 18.4 miles from Norton, MA, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.7 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 36.8 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.4 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boston, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Norton, MA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Norton, MA
This is one driving day of about 36.8 miles and 53m.
At 36.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Yankee Division Highway for about 14.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.4 mi from Norton, MA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Norton, 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
$5.89 one way
$11.78 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Evening in Boston on Wednesday
Local time
7:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Canton, MA
18 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m 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 Norton, MA to Boston, MA covers 36.8 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Yankee Division Highway, I 95, MA 140. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.4 miles from Norton, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.89 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 17 decision points packed into just 36.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MA 140 / Mansfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (MA 140): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Norton, MA and Boston, MA, road signs point toward Station and Airport.
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