Origin
Whitman, MA
Evening in Whitman on Sunday
Local time
7:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whitman, MA to Boston, MA
Drive Time
36m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
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6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitman, MA
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Boston, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
Driving from Whitman to Boston covers a manageable 23.4 miles, typically taking about 36 minutes depending on local traffic flow. This short distance makes it a perfect day trip, requiring only a single day to complete without the need for an overnight stay. You will navigate through the Northeast region using a combination of MA 3, the Pilgrims Highway, and local Main Street stretches. With a fuel cost of approximately $4, this trip remains an affordable transit between the suburbs and the city. Because the route is direct and efficient, it serves as a practical link for those needing to move between these two Massachusetts locations quickly.
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
11.7 miles from Whitman, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from smaller roads onto the faster-paced sections of the route. Highway travel accounts for 37% of your journey, offering a brief change of pace compared to local driving. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 8.4 miles while traveling on MA 3, which provides a steady flow before you navigate back into denser areas. The route requires you to stay alert as the road character shifts from the surface streets of Whitman to the more structured design of the Pilgrims Highway. It is a straightforward commute that balances suburban navigation with standard highway movement.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MA 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.4 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 8.7 miles in near MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 23.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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
8.7 mi into trip
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~14m in
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MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway
Merge onto MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
21.5 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
22 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
22.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
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Summer Street
At end of road, turn left onto Summer Street
Navigation decision point
5
22.9 mi into trip
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~35m in
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Franklin Street
Turn left onto Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
Between Whitman, MA and Boston, MA, road signs point toward Station and Airport.
Station
21.5 mi in
|
~31m
Airport
21.5 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MA 3 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Pilgrims Highway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Bedford Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| Washington Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Devonshire Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MA 3
— 8.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman, MA and Boston, MA.
1
Start on Central Street
46 ft
·
7 sec
·
Central Street
2
Turn left onto MA 27
433 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Avenue
3
Turn right onto Washington Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto MA 18
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Washington Street
5
Continue on MA 18
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Bedford Street
Use the none lane.
6
Continue on MA 18
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on MA 18
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward MA 3 North: Boston
9
Merge onto MA 3
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
Use the none lane.
10
Continue on MA 3
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
MA 3
Exit 43B
Toward I 93 North: Boston
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the none lane.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward South Station, Airport
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward South Station
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on Lincoln Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lincoln Street
Use the none lane.
15
At end of road, turn left onto Summer Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
Summer Street
16
Turn right onto Devonshire Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Devonshire Street
17
Turn left onto Franklin Street
173 ft
·
8 sec
·
Franklin Street
18
Turn right onto Arch Street
463 ft
·
20 sec
·
Arch Street
19
Turn left onto Milk Street
276 ft
·
11 sec
·
Milk Street
20
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Washington Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto Court Street
473 ft
·
20 sec
·
Court Street
22
Turn left onto Tremont Street
333 ft
·
11 sec
·
Tremont Street
23
Arrive at destination
Tremont Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 36-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak commuting hours is always a smart move. You will not need to plan for any formal stops along the way, as the 23.4-mile distance is easily completed in one go. Keep your fuel budget around $4 in mind for this short excursion, and ensure your vehicle is ready for the transition between local roads and the highway. A concrete tip for this specific drive is to monitor traffic patterns on MA 3 before you leave Whitman, as road conditions can fluctuate significantly on this segment. Enjoy the convenience of such a short travel window between these two points.
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 11.7 miles from Whitman, MA, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.4 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 23.4 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.7 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 29m
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 Whitman, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Whitman, MA
This is one driving day of about 23.4 miles and 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Whitman, 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.
The longest stretch is on MA 3 for about 8.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.7 mi from Whitman, MA · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 23.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.7 miles from Whitman, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Boston, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.72 one way
$7.45 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| premium | $4.80 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Sunday
Local time
7:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
12 mi in
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.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
36m 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 Whitman, MA to Boston, MA covers 23.4 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MA 3, Pilgrims Highway, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.7 miles from Whitman, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.72 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 23.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Whitman, MA and Boston, MA, road signs point toward Station and Airport.
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