How far is Boston, MA from Acushnet, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to Acushnet, MA is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
54.43 mi
01h 12m
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
54.43 mi
Kilometers
87.6 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Acushnet
Sat, Apr 18, 9:34 PM EDT
Return by in Boston
Sat, Apr 18, 10:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-04-18T20:21
Arrive Acushnet
Sat, Apr 18, 9:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boston
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 Boston
27.2 mi
00h 36m
To Acushnet
27.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
Acushnet Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Saturday
Using Dighton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tremont Street

    70 m · 16 sec · Tremont Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto School Street

    608 ft · 26 sec · School Street

  3. 3

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

    34 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Water Street

    64 m · 11 sec · Water Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    910 ft · 37 sec · Devonshire Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Otis Street

    148 m · 19 sec · Otis Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Kingston Street

    649 ft · 31 sec · Kingston Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Essex Street

    74 m · 8 sec · Essex Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    26 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 93 South: Quincy

    818 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 South: New Bedford

    1173 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 18: Ashley Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Acushnet Avenue

    1709 ft · 36 sec · Acushnet Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Acushnet Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Acushnet Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Mill Road

    81 m · 6 sec · Mill Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Belleville Avenue

    1602 ft · 35 sec · Belleville Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Tarkiln Hill Road

    144 m · 16 sec · Tarkiln Hill Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    2560 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on South Main Street

    858 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Hayes Street

    121 m · 18 sec · Hayes Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hayes Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 43%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 15%
I 93 South
3.56 mi · 7%
Acushnet Avenue
1.4 mi · 3%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
1.17 mi · 2%
MA 18
0.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Continue on 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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
47.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Bridgewater
00h 36m from Boston
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Boston and Mostly Cloudy near Acushnet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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 Boston and 27.2 miles from Acushnet.

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 6.9 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Boston and Acushnet. Straight-line distance: 47.47 mi (76.4 km).

Boston

#1 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
Acushnet

#2 Acushnet

Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States

Population10,673
Coordinates41.6806600, -70.9078200
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: Acushnet (-70.90782, 41.68066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.27 L · about $7.47
Round trip
$14.94
3.84 gal · 14.54 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.47 $14.94
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.44 $16.88
Premium $4.80 $9.21 $18.43
Diesel $4.49 $8.62 $17.23

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston and Acushnet. The current time is 20:21:49.

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.