How far is Amesbury, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Amesbury, MA to Boston, MA is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
40.09 mi
00h 47m
Flight
35.17 mi
56.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.17 mi
Kilometers
56.6 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.09 mi
Kilometers
64.52 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Wed, Apr 22, 6:48 PM EDT
Return by in Amesbury
Wed, Apr 22, 7:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amesbury
2026-04-22T18:01
Arrive Boston
Wed, Apr 22, 6:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amesbury
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
Danvers
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Amesbury
19.7 mi
00h 23m
To Boston
20.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    44 m · 7 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Elm Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Macy Street

    78 m · 13 sec · Macy Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Peabody, Boston

    2004 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    21.5 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Boston

    2970 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Newburyport Turnpike

    59 m · 3 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Broadway

    1 km · 58 sec · Broadway

  10. 10

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1561 ft · 27 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Broadway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Broadway

  12. 12

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Bennett Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Cutler Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cutler Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Northeast Expressway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Tobin Bridge

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Tobin Bridge

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Somerville, Charlestown

    2406 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto New Rutherford Avenue

    944 ft · 21 sec · New Rutherford Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on North Washington Street

    2946 ft · 2 min · North Washington Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto New Chardon Street

    1220 ft · 52 sec · New Chardon Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bulfinch Place

    150 m · 19 sec · Bulfinch Place

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Sudbury Street

    37 m · 6 sec · Sudbury Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    888 ft · 38 sec · Cambridge Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Tremont Street

    58 m · 7 sec · Tremont Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Amesbury 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
21.9 mi · 55%
Broadway
3.81 mi · 10%
Northeast Expressway
3.12 mi · 8%
Tobin Bridge
1.73 mi · 4%
Elm Street
1.71 mi · 4%
Bennett Highway
1.49 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

21.5 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
35.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danvers
00h 23m from Amesbury
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Amesbury and Light Rain Likely near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Danvers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Amesbury and 20.4 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Amesbury and Light Rain Likely near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Danvers

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Danvers, 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 Danvers.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

19 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

25 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

North Station

26 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

27 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amesbury and Boston. Straight-line distance: 35.17 mi (56.6 km).

Amesbury

#1 Amesbury

City in Massachusetts

Population17,537
Coordinates42.8584200, -70.9300500
Altitude17
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: Market Street (-70.929904, 42.85839)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.36 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.05
2.84 gal · 10.72 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.52 $11.05
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.24 $12.49
Premium $4.80 $6.81 $13.63
Diesel $4.49 $6.37 $12.75

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Amesbury and Boston. The current time is 18:01:33.

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.