How far is Acushnet, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Acushnet, MA to Boston, MA is about 55 miles (88.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.99 mi
01h 01m
Flight
47.47 mi
76.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.47 mi
Kilometers
76.4 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.99 mi
Kilometers
88.49 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 PM EDT
Return by in Acushnet
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Acushnet
2026-04-23T11:44
Arrive Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Acushnet
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Bridgewater
MA

City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Acushnet
27.2 mi
00h 30m
To Boston
27.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Acushnet Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Acushnet and Boston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Acushnet and Boston.

  1. 1

    Start on Hayes Street

    121 m · 19 sec · Hayes Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    858 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

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

    2725 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mill Road

    1671 ft · 34 sec · Mill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Mill Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Mill Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Belleville Avenue

    30 m · 5 sec · Belleville Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Mill Road

    81 m · 6 sec · Mill Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Acushnet Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Acushnet Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1291 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    2471 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2711 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 51 sec · Lincoln Street

  19. 19

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

    25 m · 6 sec · Summer Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 9 sec · Milk Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  25. 25

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Acushnet and Boston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 42%
Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
13.2 mi · 24%
I 93 North
12 mi · 22%
Acushnet Avenue
2.35 mi · 4%
South Station
1.02 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

23.3 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
47.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Bridgewater
00h 30m from Acushnet
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Acushnet and Partly Sunny near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Acushnet to Boston?

The road trip is about 55 miles (88.5 km) and usually takes 01h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Acushnet and 27.8 miles from Boston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.55 one way or $15.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Acushnet and Partly Sunny near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Bridgewater, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Bridgewater.

RAIL

Route 128 station

24 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

37 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

39 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Acushnet and Boston. Straight-line distance: 47.47 mi (76.4 km).

Acushnet

#1 Acushnet

Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States

Population10,673
Coordinates41.6806600, -70.9078200
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Boston

#2 Boston

The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.

Population691,531
Coordinates42.3584300, -71.0597700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Hayes Street (-70.907845, 41.68074)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.34 L · about $7.55
Round trip
$15.09
3.88 gal · 14.68 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.55 $15.09
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.53 $17.06
Premium $4.80 $9.31 $18.62
Diesel $4.49 $8.71 $17.41

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Acushnet and Boston. The current time is 11:44:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.