How far is Boston, MA from Marshfield Hills, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to Marshfield Hills, MA is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22 miles (35.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
30.94 mi
00h 46m
Flight
21.98 mi
35.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.98 mi
Kilometers
35.38 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.94 mi
Kilometers
49.79 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshfield Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 8:13 AM EDT
Return by in Boston
Sun, Apr 19, 8:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-04-19T07:27
Arrive Marshfield Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 8:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
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
Weymouth
MA

The most populous city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From Boston
15.5 mi
00h 23m
To Marshfield Hills
15.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boston and Marshfield Hills.

  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

    16.4 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 139: Marshfield, Hanover, Marshfield Municipal Airport

    1416 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Church Street

    2345 ft · 54 sec · Church Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Plain Street

    848 ft · 22 sec · Plain Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto School Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · School Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Main Street Extension

    1132 ft · 35 sec · Old Main Street Extension

  19. 19

    Turn left

    20 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Forest Street

    63 m · 6 sec · Forest Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Old Main Street

    1743 ft · 49 sec · Old Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Old Main Street

    51 m · 7 sec · Old Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
16.4 mi · 53%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 26%
Main Street
1.81 mi · 6%
School Street
1.38 mi · 4%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
1.17 mi · 4%
Church Street
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MA 3 South

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

16.4 mi · 00h 21m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
22 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weymouth
00h 23m from Boston
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Boston and Chance Rain Showers near Marshfield Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boston to Marshfield Hills?

The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 15.5 miles from Boston and 15.5 miles from Marshfield Hills.

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

The direct path is about 22 miles (35.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.24 one way or $8.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Boston and Chance Rain Showers near Marshfield Hills.

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 13.1 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 13 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
Chelsea City Hall
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Chelsea City Hall

Chelsea , MA
500 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150
Rating 3.7/5 94 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.1 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 Marshfield Hills. Straight-line distance: 21.98 mi (35.38 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
Marshfield Hills

#2 Marshfield Hills

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Population2,356
Coordinates42.1459400, -70.7397600
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: Marshfield Hills (-70.73976, 42.14594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.13 L · about $4.24
Round trip
$8.48
2.18 gal · 8.26 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.24 $8.48
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.79 $9.59
Premium $4.80 $5.23 $10.46
Diesel $4.49 $4.89 $9.78

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston and Marshfield Hills. The current time is 07:27:04.

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.