How far is Boston, MA from Amesbury, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to Amesbury, MA is about 40 miles (64.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.6 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
39.97 mi
00h 55m
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
39.97 mi
Kilometers
64.32 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amesbury
Thu, Apr 16, 3:17 PM EDT
Return by in Boston
Thu, Apr 16, 4:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-04-16T14:22
Arrive Amesbury
Thu, Apr 16, 3:17 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 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
Danvers
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Boston
20 mi
00h 27m
To Amesbury
20 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tremont Street

    70 m · 11 sec · Tremont Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beacon Street

    92 m · 11 sec · Beacon Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Somerset Street

    104 m · 13 sec · Somerset Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ashburton Place

    64 m · 7 sec · Ashburton Place

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Ashburton Place

    77 m · 9 sec · Ashburton Place

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Bowdoin Street

    574 ft · 22 sec · Bowdoin Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    87 m · 20 sec · Cambridge Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Staniford Street

    1114 ft · 43 sec · Staniford Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Causeway Street

    1614 ft · 1 min · Causeway Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Washington Street

    1801 ft · 1 min · North Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on New Rutherford Avenue

    969 ft · 24 sec · New Rutherford Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US 1 North: Tobin Bridge

    1953 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    12.2 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire

    2611 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110 East: Salisbury

    1261 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto Macy Street

    1443 ft · 35 sec · Macy Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Market Street

    54 m · 4 sec · Market Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
22.1 mi · 55%
US 1 North
12.6 mi · 32%
Elm Street
1.71 mi · 4%
Newbury Street
1.53 mi · 4%
North Washington Street
0.34 mi · 1%
Causeway Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

21.6 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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
35.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danvers
00h 27m from Boston
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Boston and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Amesbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.3 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?

Danvers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Boston and 20 miles from Amesbury.

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 4.8 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 $5.48 one way or $10.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Boston and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Amesbury.

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 Boston and Amesbury. Straight-line distance: 35.17 mi (56.6 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
Amesbury

#2 Amesbury

City in Massachusetts

Population17,537
Coordinates42.8584200, -70.9300500
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: Amesbury (-70.93005, 42.85842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.34 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.97
2.82 gal · 10.68 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.48 $10.97
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.20 $12.40
Premium $4.80 $6.77 $13.53
Diesel $4.49 $6.33 $12.66

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston and Amesbury. The current time is 14:22:06.

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.