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Trip from Sagamore, MA to Boston, MA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 6m

Distance

55 mi

89 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 1m ★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

capital and largest city of Massachusetts, United States

Boston, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sagamore, MA to Boston, MA covers 55 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Cranberry Highway, Sagamore Bridge, Pilgrim Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.80 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

27.5 miles from Sagamore, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 55 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cranberry Highway 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 Sagamore, MA to Boston, MA is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Sagamore, MA to Boston, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Cranberry Highway
Sagamore Bridge
Pilgrim Highway
Pilgrims Highway
I 93 North
John F
South Station
Lincoln Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Cranberry Highway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sagamore, MA and Boston, MA.

1

Start on Sandwich Road

85 ft · 6 sec · Sandwich Road
2

Turn left onto Cranberry Highway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Cranberry Highway
3

Take the ramp straight

0.2 mi · 21 sec
4

Merge slight left onto Sagamore Bridge

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Sagamore Bridge
5

Continue on Pilgrim Highway

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
6

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

42 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway
7

Continue on I 93 North: Boston

8.4 mi · 11 min · I 93 North: Boston
8

Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

0.2 mi · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
9

Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Station, Airport
10

Keep slight right to continue on South Station

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Station
11

Continue on Lincoln Street

0.3 mi · 53 sec · Lincoln Street
12

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

82 ft · 4 sec · Summer Street
13

Turn right onto Devonshire Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Devonshire Street
14

Turn left onto Franklin Street

174 ft · 8 sec · Franklin Street
15

Turn right onto Arch Street

463 ft · 20 sec · Arch Street
16

Turn left onto Milk Street

276 ft · 11 sec · Milk Street
17

Continue on Washington Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Washington Street
18

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

472 ft · 20 sec · Court Street
19

Turn left onto Tremont Street

335 ft · 12 sec · Tremont Street
20

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 27.5 miles from Sagamore, MA, or about 33m 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 12 miles or 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 27.5 miles or 33m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 56m

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 Sagamore, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Sagamore, MA

This is one driving day of about 55 miles and 1h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Sagamore, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.5 mi from Sagamore, MA · 33m into the drive

city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Quincy, MA

28 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.

Popular next leg

Quincy, MA to Boston, MA

9.1 mi · 18m

Pacing Suggestions

Kingston, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Quincy, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.5 miles from Sagamore, 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.80 one way

$17.60 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $9.60 $19.20
premium $4.82 $10.44 $20.89
diesel $5.61 $12.14 $24.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.5 0 $5.77 $2.64
Efficient EV 13.8 0 $4.81 $2.20
EV Truck/SUV 22 0 $7.70 $3.52

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 10, 2026

Origin

Sagamore, MA

Evening in Sagamore on Wednesday

Local time

7:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Boston, MA

Evening in Boston on Wednesday

Local time

7:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°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

19 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

1h 6m 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 Sagamore, MA to Boston, MA covers 55 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cranberry Highway, Sagamore Bridge, Pilgrim Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.5 miles from Sagamore, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.80 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 Sagamore, MA to Boston, MA is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Sagamore, MA to Boston, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sagamore, MA to Boston, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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