How far is Boston, MA from Hamilton, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to Hamilton, MA is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
27.74 mi
00h 45m
Flight
22.14 mi
35.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.14 mi
Kilometers
35.63 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.74 mi
Kilometers
44.64 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM EDT
Return by in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 6:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-04-23T05:26
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
South Peabody
MA

A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.

From Boston
13.9 mi
00h 22m
To Hamilton
13.9 mi
00h 22m

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
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, MA 128 North: Waltham, Gloucester

    591 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, MA 128 North: Gloucester, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    2957 ft · 46 sec · Yankee Division Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Yankee Division Highway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Yankee Division Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 1A North: Hamilton, Beverly Regional Airport

    102 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto MA 1A North: North Beverly, Hamilton, Wenham

    75 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Dodge Street

    92 m · 4 sec · Dodge Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Dodge Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Dodge Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Enon Street

    3036 ft · 1 min · Enon Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Bay Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bay Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Moulton Street

    39 m · 6 sec · Moulton Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Moulton Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1 North
12.6 mi · 45%
Yankee Division Highway
7.13 mi · 26%
Bay Road
2.62 mi · 9%
Main Street
1.76 mi · 6%
Dodge Street
0.71 mi · 3%
I 95 North
0.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 1 North

Merge slight right

12.2 mi · 00h 16m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Peabody
00h 22m from Boston
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Boston and Partly Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

South Peabody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Boston and 13.9 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Boston and Partly Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near South Peabody

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 South Peabody and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.3 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 11.4 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
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Peabody.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

19 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

20 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

21 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 22.14 mi (35.63 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
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population8,070
Coordinates42.6362100, -70.8431000
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: Hamilton (-70.8431, 42.63621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.71 L · about $3.81
Round trip
$7.62
1.96 gal · 7.42 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.81 $7.62
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.31 $8.62
Premium $4.80 $4.70 $9.41
Diesel $4.49 $4.40 $8.80

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 Hamilton. The current time is 05:26:24.

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.