How far is Boston, MA from Hull, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to Hull, MA is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.7 miles (14 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
22.73 mi
00h 43m
Flight
8.69 mi
13.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.69 mi
Kilometers
13.98 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.73 mi
Kilometers
36.58 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hull
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM EDT
Return by in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-04-23T01:10
Arrive Hull
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Boston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Quincy
MA

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From Boston
11.4 mi
00h 21m
To Hull
11.4 mi
00h 21m

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
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 34 sec · Hancock Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Street

    67 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street

    138 m · 8 sec · Washington Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Fore River Bridge

    1767 ft · 2 min · Fore River Bridge

  24. 24

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Broad Cove Road

    3272 ft · 55 sec · Broad Cove Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Otis Street

    2931 ft · 1 min · Otis Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Summer Street

    848 ft · 15 sec · Summer Street

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Rotary Circle

    86 m · 5 sec · Summer Street

  30. 30

    Exit the rotary onto Summer Street

    2472 ft · 1 min · Summer Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Rockland Street

    1567 ft · 29 sec · Rockland Street

  32. 32

    Continue on George Washington Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · George Washington Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto Hull Shore Drive

    2193 ft · 46 sec · Hull Shore Drive

  34. 34

    Continue on Nantasket Avenue

    1307 ft · 26 sec · Nantasket Avenue

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on Nantasket Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Nantasket Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on Fitzpatrick Way

    2789 ft · 56 sec · Fitzpatrick Way

  37. 37

    Continue on Nantasket Avenue

    1269 ft · 31 sec · Nantasket Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on Spring Street

    2480 ft · 50 sec · Spring Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Main Street

    121 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Vautrinot Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Vautrinot Avenue

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vautrinot Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
180.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 17%
Nantasket Avenue
2.64 mi · 12%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 10%
Washington Street
1.74 mi · 8%
Bridge Street
1.73 mi · 8%
George Washington Boulevard
1.68 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Expressway

Continue on Southeast Expressway

3.82 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
8.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
00h 21m from Boston
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Boston and Partly Sunny near Hull.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Boston and 11.4 miles from Hull.

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

The direct path is about 8.7 miles (14 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Quincy

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 Quincy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 9.2 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 9.2 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 11.5 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Back Bay station

12 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

12 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Route 128 station

13 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Hull. Straight-line distance: 8.69 mi (13.98 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
Hull

#2 Hull

Peninsula town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population10,484
Coordinates42.3020400, -70.9078200
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: Hull (-70.90782, 42.30204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.04 L · about $3.11
Round trip
$6.22
1.6 gal · 6.08 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.11 $6.22
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.52 $7.04
Premium $4.80 $3.84 $7.68
Diesel $4.49 $3.59 $7.18

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 Hull. The current time is 01:10:24.

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.