How far is Boston, MA from North Andover, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to North Andover, MA is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.96 mi
00h 38m
Flight
23.82 mi
38.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.82 mi
Kilometers
38.34 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.96 mi
Kilometers
45 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Andover
Fri, Apr 17, 11:51 PM EDT
Return by in Boston
Sat, Apr 18, 12:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-04-17T23:12
Arrive North Andover
Fri, Apr 17, 11:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 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
Wilmington
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

From Boston
14 mi
00h 19m
To North Andover
14 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boston and North Andover.

  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 · 24 sec · Bowdoin Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    134 m · 22 sec · Cambridge Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sudbury Street

    1490 ft · 1 min · Sudbury Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 93 North: Concord NH

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence

    2420 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward North Andover

    811 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Massachusetts Avenue, North Andover

    63 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1618 ft · 49 sec · Massachusetts Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto Waverley Road

    1665 ft · 50 sec · Waverley Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Middlesex Street

    43 m · 8 sec · Middlesex Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
22.4 mi · 80%
I 495 North
4.11 mi · 15%
Massachusetts Avenue
0.35 mi · 1%
Waverley Road
0.32 mi · 1%
Sudbury Street
0.28 mi · 1%
Bowdoin Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Merge slight left

21.3 mi · 00h 25m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
23.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilmington
00h 19m from Boston
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Boston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Andover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boston to North Andover?

The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Wilmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Boston and 14 miles from North Andover.

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

The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Boston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Andover.

Stop Ideas Near Wilmington

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 Wilmington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 12.8 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 12.9 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 12.2 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 12.8 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 Wilmington.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

5 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

22 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

24 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston and North Andover. Straight-line distance: 23.82 mi (38.34 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
North Andover

#2 North Andover

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population31,460
Coordinates42.6987000, -71.1350600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: North Andover (-71.13506, 42.6987)

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
0.99 gal
3.74 L · about $3.85
Round trip
$7.70
1.98 gal · 7.48 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.85 $7.70
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.35 $8.71
Premium $4.80 $4.75 $9.50
Diesel $4.49 $4.44 $8.89

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston and North Andover. The current time is 23:12:57.

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.