Origin
Pembroke, MA
Late night in Pembroke on Friday
Local time
3:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pembroke, MA to Boston, MA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
43m
Distance
28.6 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 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pembroke, MA
Efrem Efre
Boston, MA
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Trip Overview
This 28.6-mile drive from Pembroke to Boston, Massachusetts, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 43 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate via Pilgrims Highway, MA 3, and Washington Street, with about 30% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $5, so budget is unlikely to be a major concern. Given its brevity and the mixed driving profile, no overnight split is necessary; you can focus on your destination upon arrival.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 28.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, blending highway speeds with more local road navigation. While 30% of the drive utilizes highways, you'll also encounter stretches on Pilgrims Highway and Washington Street. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 10.7 miles on Pilgrims Highway, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm before transitioning to other road types. The overall profile suggests a drive that changes character, moving from more open routes to potentially busier town approaches as you near Boston.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 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 10.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 miles in near MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway.
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 28.6 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 7.4 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway
Merge onto MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
26.7 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
27.2 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
5
28 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Summer Street
At end of road, turn left onto Summer Street
Navigation decision point
5
28.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Franklin Street
Turn left onto Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pembroke, MA and Boston, MA, road signs point toward Station and Airport.
Station
26.7 mi in
|
~37m
Airport
26.7 mi in
|
~37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| MA 3 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Washington Street | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Columbia Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Barker Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Center Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pilgrims Highway
— 10.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke, MA and Boston, MA.
1
Start on MA 14
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Center Street
2
Continue on MA 14
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Barker Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto MA 53
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
4
Continue on MA 53; MA 139
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Columbia Road
5
Continue on MA 53
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward MA 3 North: Braintree, Boston
7
Merge onto MA 3
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on MA 3
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
MA 3
Exit 43B
Toward I 93 North: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward South Station, Airport
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward South Station
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on Lincoln Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lincoln Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto Summer Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
Summer Street
14
Turn right onto Devonshire Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Devonshire Street
15
Turn left onto Franklin Street
173 ft
·
8 sec
·
Franklin Street
16
Turn right onto Arch Street
463 ft
·
20 sec
·
Arch Street
17
Turn left onto Milk Street
276 ft
·
11 sec
·
Milk Street
18
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Washington Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto Court Street
473 ft
·
20 sec
·
Court Street
20
Turn left onto Tremont Street
333 ft
·
11 sec
·
Tremont Street
21
Arrive at destination
Tremont Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.58 one way
$9.15 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.31 | $12.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 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 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
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
Late night in Boston on Friday
Local time
3:46 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
23 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
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 Pembroke, MA to Boston, MA covers 28.6 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pilgrims Highway, MA 3, Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.3 miles from Pembroke, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.58 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 28.6 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 7.4 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Pembroke, MA and Boston, MA, road signs point toward Station and Airport.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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