How far is Boston, MA from Attleboro, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to Attleboro, MA is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
38.83 mi
00h 53m
Flight
30.85 mi
49.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
38.83 mi
Kilometers
62.49 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Attleboro
Thu, Apr 16, 4:50 PM EDT
Return by in Boston
Thu, Apr 16, 5:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-04-16T15:56
Arrive Attleboro
Thu, Apr 16, 4:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Canton
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Boston
19.4 mi
00h 26m
To Attleboro
19.4 mi
00h 26m

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
56°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    2385 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    1633 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    18.9 mi · 22 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward North Attleboro, Attleboro

    1572 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Robert F. Toner Boulevard

    1850 ft · 43 sec · Robert F. Toner Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    11 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    50 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
19.7 mi · 51%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 21%
I 93 South
6.75 mi · 17%
North Main Street
1.84 mi · 5%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
1.17 mi · 3%
Robert F. Toner Boulevard
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight right onto I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

18.9 mi · 00h 22m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 26m from Boston
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Boston and Mostly Sunny near Attleboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Boston and 19.4 miles from Attleboro.

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 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Boston and Mostly Sunny near Attleboro.

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 13.5 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 13.5 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 14.5 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 Boston and Attleboro. Straight-line distance: 30.85 mi (49.65 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
Attleboro

#2 Attleboro

A city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population45,444
Coordinates41.9445400, -71.2856100
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: Attleboro (-71.28561, 41.94454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 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
1.37 gal
5.19 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.66
2.74 gal · 10.38 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.33 $10.66
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.80 $6.57 $13.15
Diesel $4.49 $6.15 $12.30

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 Attleboro. The current time is 15:56:55.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.