How far is Attleboro, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Attleboro, MA to Boston, MA is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.98 mi
00h 45m
Flight
30.85 mi
49.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.85 mi
Kilometers
49.65 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.98 mi
Kilometers
62.73 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Sat, Apr 18, 6:31 PM EDT
Return by in Attleboro
Sat, Apr 18, 7:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Attleboro
2026-04-18T17:46
Arrive Boston
Sat, Apr 18, 6:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Attleboro
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Canton
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Attleboro
19.1 mi
00h 22m
To Boston
19.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    11 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Robert F. Toner Boulevard

    105 m · 12 sec · Robert F. Toner Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Boston

    1649 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    18.5 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Boston

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Yankee Division Highway

    14.7 mi · 20 min · Yankee Division Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2711 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

  13. 13

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

    25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  19. 19

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Attleboro 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
18.8 mi · 48%
Yankee Division Highway
14.7 mi · 38%
North Main Street
1.84 mi · 5%
South Station
1.02 mi · 3%
I 93 North
0.77 mi · 2%
Lincoln Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

18.5 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 22m from Attleboro
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Attleboro and Mostly Cloudy near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Attleboro and 19.8 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Attleboro and Mostly Cloudy near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Canton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 13.4 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 10 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

6 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

22 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

23 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

24 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Attleboro and Boston. Straight-line distance: 30.85 mi (49.65 km).

Attleboro

#1 Attleboro

A city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population45,444
Coordinates41.9445400, -71.2856100
Altitude35
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: (-71.284991, 41.944584)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $5.37
Round trip
$10.74
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.37 $10.74
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.07 $12.14
Premium $4.80 $6.62 $13.25
Diesel $4.49 $6.19 $12.39

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Attleboro and Boston. The current time is 17:46:27.

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.