How far is Assonet, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Assonet, MA to Boston, MA is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.76 mi
00h 55m
Flight
38.87 mi
62.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.87 mi
Kilometers
62.55 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.76 mi
Kilometers
70.43 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Tue, Apr 14, 7:03 PM EDT
Return by in Assonet
Tue, Apr 14, 7:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Assonet
2026-04-14T18:07
Arrive Boston
Tue, Apr 14, 7:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Assonet
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
Brockton
MA

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

From Assonet
21.5 mi
00h 27m
To Boston
22.2 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
79°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    3219 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Taunton, Boston

    1513 ft · 37 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    28.1 mi · 32 min · Amvets Highway

  4. 4

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

    2471 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2711 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

  10. 10

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

    25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  16. 16

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Assonet 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
28.1 mi · 64%
I 93 North
12 mi · 27%
South Station
1.02 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.61 mi · 1%
MA 24 North
0.29 mi · 1%
Lincoln Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

28.1 mi · 00h 32m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
38.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brockton
00h 27m from Assonet
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Assonet and Mostly Sunny near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Brockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Assonet and 22.2 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.5 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.03 one way or $12.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Assonet and Mostly Sunny near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Brockton

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

30 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

32 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Assonet and Boston. Straight-line distance: 38.87 mi (62.55 km).

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#1 Assonet

Assonet is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7959400, -71.0678200
Altitude7
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: North Main Street (-71.068012, 41.795885)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060035, 42.358548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.85 L · about $6.03
Round trip
$12.06
3.1 gal · 11.7 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.03 $12.06
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.82 $13.63
Premium $4.80 $7.44 $14.88
Diesel $4.49 $6.96 $13.91

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Assonet and Boston. The current time is 18:07:37.

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.