How far is Boston, MA from East Sandwich, MA?
The driving distance from Boston, MA to East Sandwich, MA is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (85 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, UK
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and East Sandwich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston and East Sandwich.
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Start on Tremont Street
70 m · 16 sec · Tremont Street
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Turn left onto School Street
608 ft · 26 sec · School Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
34 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
64 m · 11 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Devonshire Street
910 ft · 37 sec · Devonshire Street
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Continue on Otis Street
148 m · 19 sec · Otis Street
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Continue on Kingston Street
649 ft · 31 sec · Kingston Street
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Turn left onto Essex Street
74 m · 8 sec · Essex Street
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Turn slight right
26 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I 93 South: Quincy
818 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
30.9 mi · 39 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on Pilgrim Highway
930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
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Continue on Sagamore Bridge
2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge
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Continue on Mid Cape Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward East Sandwich
934 ft · 32 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Quaker Meeting House Road
1 mi · 2 min · Quaker Meeting House Road
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Turn right onto Route 6A
1828 ft · 38 sec · Route 6A
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Turn right
3 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and East Sandwich.
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.
MA 3 South
Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
30.9 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain leaving Boston and Rain Showers Likely near East Sandwich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boston to East Sandwich?
The road trip is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Marshfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Boston and 30.4 miles from East Sandwich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.8 miles (85 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.32 one way or $16.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Boston and Rain Showers Likely near East Sandwich.
Stop Ideas Near Marshfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marshfield.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boston and East Sandwich. Straight-line distance: 52.81 mi (84.99 km).
#1 Boston
The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.
| Population | 691,531 |
| Coordinates | 42.3584300, -71.0597700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Sandwich
Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
| Population | 3,940 |
| Coordinates | 41.7417700, -70.4516900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Sandwich (-70.45169, 41.74177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $9.41 | $18.82 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $10.27 | $20.54 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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