Trip from Provincetown, MA to Boston, MA

Drive Time

2h 12m

Distance

115.9 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Provincetown, MA to Boston, MA covers 115.9 miles and takes about 2h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Standish Street, Bradford Street, Conwell Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.74 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

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

58 miles from Provincetown, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 12m drive with frequent turns across 115.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Standish Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Standish Street	0 mi	0m
Bradford Street	0 mi	0m
Conwell Street	0 mi	0m
Orleans Rotary	0 mi	0m
Mid Cape Highway	0 mi	0m
Sagamore Bridge	0 mi	0m
Pilgrim Highway	0 mi	0m
Pilgrims Highway	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Standish Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Standish Street

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Continue on Standish Street

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Turn right onto Bradford Street

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Turn left onto Conwell Street

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Turn right

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Orleans Rotary

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Exit the rotary onto Mid Cape Highway

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Continue on Sagamore Bridge

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Continue on Pilgrim Highway

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Continue on Pilgrims Highway

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Continue on I 93 North: Boston

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Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

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Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

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Keep slight right to continue on South Station

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Continue on Lincoln Street

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At the end of the road, turn left onto Summer Street

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Turn right onto Devonshire Street

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Turn left onto Franklin Street

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Turn right onto Arch Street

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Turn left onto Milk Street

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Continue on Washington Street

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At the end of the road, turn left onto Court Street

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Turn left onto Tremont Street

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 58 miles from Provincetown, MA.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 58 miles

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

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Provincetown, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Provincetown, MA

This is one driving day of about 115.9 miles and 2h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Provincetown, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Montauk, NY

58 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 58 mi from Provincetown, MA

Plymouth, MA

Fuel and coffee

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

Montauk, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58 miles from Provincetown, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.45	$15.74	$31.48
midgrade	$3.85	$17.57	$35.14
premium	$4.15	$18.94	$37.87
diesel	$3.75	$17.11	$34.22

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 40.6 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Provincetown, MA to Boston, MA covers 115.9 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Standish Street, Bradford Street, Conwell Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 58 miles from Provincetown, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.74 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.

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