How far is Boston, MA from City of Taunton, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to City of Taunton, MA is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
37.69 mi
00h 51m
Flight
31.48 mi
50.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.48 mi
Kilometers
50.66 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.69 mi
Kilometers
60.65 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Taunton
Mon, May 25, 6:46 AM EDT
Return by in Boston
Mon, May 25, 7:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-05-25T05:54
Arrive City of Taunton
Mon, May 25, 6:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Avon
MA

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

From Boston
18.8 mi
00h 25m
To City of Taunton
18.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
City of Taunton Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Memorial Day
Using Easton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and City of Taunton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boston and City of Taunton.

  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

    20.7 mi · 24 min · Amvets Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44: Taunton, Middleboro

    863 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 44 West: Taunton

    129 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto New State Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · New State Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Cape Road

    919 ft · 22 sec · Cape Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Dean Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Dean Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Church Green

    797 ft · 12 sec · Church Green

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1069 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Taunton Green

    14 m · 1 sec · Broadway

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary onto Broadway

    593 ft · 17 sec · Broadway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    25 m · 10 sec · Pleasant Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    52 m · 13 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and City of Taunton.

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
20.7 mi · 55%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 21%
I 93 South
3.56 mi · 9%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
1.17 mi · 3%
New State Highway
1.05 mi · 3%
Dean Street
0.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Continue on Amvets Highway

20.7 mi · 00h 24m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
31.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avon
00h 25m from Boston
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Boston and Light Rain Likely near City of Taunton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boston to City of Taunton?

The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Avon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Boston and 18.8 miles from City of Taunton.

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

The direct path is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Boston and Light Rain Likely near City of Taunton.

Stop Ideas Near Avon

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

12 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

25 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

26 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston and City of Taunton. Straight-line distance: 31.48 mi (50.66 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
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#2 City of Taunton

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population55,874
Coordinates41.9035900, -71.0942900
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: City of Taunton (-71.09429, 41.90359)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.03 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.35
2.66 gal · 10.06 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.17 $10.35
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.85 $11.70
Premium $4.80 $6.38 $12.77
Diesel $4.49 $5.97 $11.94

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston and City of Taunton. The current time is 05:54:37.

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.