How far is Boston, MA from Duxbury, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to Duxbury, MA is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
34.41 mi
00h 49m
Flight
29.53 mi
47.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.53 mi
Kilometers
47.53 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.41 mi
Kilometers
55.38 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Duxbury
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM EDT
Return by in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-04-23T02:41
Arrive Duxbury
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Weymouth
MA

The most populous city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From Boston
17.2 mi
00h 24m
To Duxbury
17.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    20.7 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 14: Duxbury, Pembroke

    985 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Congress Street

    1135 ft · 25 sec · Congress Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Congress Street

    32 m · 3 sec · Congress Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Congress Street

    2141 ft · 43 sec · Congress Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Street

    1084 ft · 22 sec · West Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on West Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Saint George Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Saint George Street

  21. 21

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

    2243 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Holmes Place

    33 m · 5 sec · Holmes Place

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holmes Place

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
20.7 mi · 60%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 23%
West Street
1.41 mi · 4%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
1.17 mi · 3%
Saint George Street
1.07 mi · 3%
Congress Street
0.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MA 3 South

Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

20.7 mi · 00h 26m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weymouth
00h 24m from Boston
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Weymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Boston and 17.2 miles from Duxbury.

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

The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Boston is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Weymouth

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 Weymouth and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 14.5 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 14.4 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 8.5 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Marriage Certificates Registry

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Registry office,Marriage license bureau

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

17 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

17 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

18 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

19 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Duxbury. Straight-line distance: 29.53 mi (47.53 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
Duxbury

#2 Duxbury

Town in Massachusetts

Population15,932
Coordinates42.0417700, -70.6722600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: Duxbury (-70.67226, 42.04177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.6 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.49
2.44 gal · 9.2 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.75 $9.49
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.36 $10.73
Premium $4.80 $5.85 $11.71
Diesel $4.49 $5.48 $10.95

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston and Duxbury. The current time is 02:41:47.

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.