How far is Boston, MA from Osterville, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to Osterville, MA is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
68.75 mi
01h 35m
Flight
61.14 mi
98.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.14 mi
Kilometers
98.39 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.75 mi
Kilometers
110.65 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osterville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 AM EDT
Return by in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 5:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-04-23T02:12
Arrive Osterville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Kingston
MA

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Boston
34.4 mi
00h 47m
To Osterville
34.4 mi
00h 47m

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

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30.9 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

    12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    10.1 mi · 14 min · Mid Cape Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 149: Marston Mills, West Barnstable

    1041 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Prospect Street

    16 m · 1 sec · Prospect Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Prospect Street

    909 ft · 18 sec · Prospect Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Osterville-West Barnstable Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Osterville-West Barnstable Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Race Lane

    33 m · 2 sec · Race Lane

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Osterville-West Barnstable Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Osterville-West Barnstable Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Osterville West Barnstable Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Osterville West Barnstable Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South County Road

    45 m · 3 sec · South County Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Parker Road

    53 m · 6 sec · Parker Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parker Road

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
30.9 mi · 45%
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 18%
Mid Cape Highway
10.1 mi · 15%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 12%
Osterville-West Barnstable Road
1.91 mi · 3%
Osterville West Barnstable Road
1.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

MA 3 South

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

30.9 mi · 00h 39m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
61.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
00h 47m from Boston
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Boston and 34.4 miles from Osterville.

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

The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.45 one way or $18.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Boston is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Kingston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kingston, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

42 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

49 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

50 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Osterville. Straight-line distance: 61.14 mi (98.39 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
Osterville

#2 Osterville

City in United States of America

Population2,911
Coordinates41.6284400, -70.3869700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: Osterville (-70.38697, 41.62844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.18 L · about $9.45
Round trip
$18.91
4.86 gal · 18.36 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.45 $18.91
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.68 $21.37
Premium $4.80 $11.66 $23.32
Diesel $4.49 $10.91 $21.81

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 Osterville. The current time is 02:12:32.

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.