How far is Boston, MA from Ipswich, MA?
The driving distance from Boston, MA to Ipswich, MA is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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 00h 47m.
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.
A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and Ipswich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston and Ipswich.
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Start on Tremont Street
70 m · 11 sec · Tremont Street
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Turn right onto Beacon Street
92 m · 11 sec · Beacon Street
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Turn right onto Somerset Street
104 m · 13 sec · Somerset Street
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Turn left onto Ashburton Place
64 m · 7 sec · Ashburton Place
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Keep slight right to continue on Ashburton Place
77 m · 9 sec · Ashburton Place
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Turn straight onto Bowdoin Street
574 ft · 22 sec · Bowdoin Street
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Turn left onto Cambridge Street
87 m · 20 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn right onto Staniford Street
1114 ft · 43 sec · Staniford Street
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Turn right onto Causeway Street
1614 ft · 1 min · Causeway Street
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Turn left onto North Washington Street
1801 ft · 1 min · North Washington Street
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Continue on New Rutherford Avenue
969 ft · 24 sec · New Rutherford Avenue
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Turn left onto US 1 North: Tobin Bridge
1953 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right
12.2 mi · 16 min
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Continue on Newbury Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
2611 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Topsfield
2002 ft · 57 sec
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Turn straight onto Newbury Street
2962 ft · 1 min · Newbury Street
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Continue on Boston Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Boston Street
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Continue on Boston Road
3090 ft · 53 sec · Boston Road
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Continue on Boston Street
153 m · 17 sec · Boston Street
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Turn right onto Ipswich Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ipswich Road
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Continue on Topsfield Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Topsfield Road
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Turn straight onto Depot Square
119 m · 25 sec · Depot Square
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Turn left onto Washington Street
30 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and Ipswich.
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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Boston and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ipswich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boston to Ipswich?
The road trip is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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 14.7 miles from Boston and 14.7 miles from Ipswich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Boston and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ipswich.
Stop Ideas Near South Peabody
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Peabody.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Ipswich. Straight-line distance: 24.81 mi (39.92 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 Ipswich
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 14,091 |
| Coordinates | 42.6792600, -70.8411600 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ipswich (-70.84116, 42.67926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.57 | $9.15 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
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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