How far is Boston, MA from Revere, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to Revere, MA is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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
5.75 mi
00h 11m
Flight
4.23 mi
6.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.23 mi
Kilometers
6.81 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.75 mi
Kilometers
9.26 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Revere
Sat, Apr 11, 7:47 PM EDT
Return by in Boston
Sat, Apr 11, 7:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-04-11T19:36
Arrive Revere
Sat, Apr 11, 7:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:08 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
Chelsea
MA

City in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States

From Boston
2.9 mi
00h 05m
To Revere
2.9 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tremont Street

    70 m · 11 sec · Tremont Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beacon Street

    92 m · 13 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 · 22 sec · Bowdoin Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    87 m · 20 sec · Cambridge Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Staniford Street

    1114 ft · 47 sec · Staniford Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Causeway Street

    1614 ft · 1 min · Causeway Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Washington Street

    1801 ft · 1 min · North Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on New Rutherford Avenue

    969 ft · 24 sec · New Rutherford Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US 1 North: Tobin Bridge

    1953 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street

    84 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    607 ft · 18 sec · Fourth Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Fourth Street

    32 m · 3 sec · Fourth Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street

    616 ft · 10 sec · Hawthorn Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Broadway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Broadway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Winthrop Avenue

    135 m · 9 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winthrop Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
344.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1 North
2.3 mi · 40%
Broadway
1.61 mi · 28%
North Washington Street
0.34 mi · 6%
Causeway Street
0.31 mi · 5%
Staniford Street
0.21 mi · 4%
Fourth Street
0.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 1 North

Merge slight right

1.93 mi · 00h 02m

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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
4.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelsea
00h 05m from Boston
Leave By
8:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Boston and Sunny near Revere.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Boston and 2.9 miles from Revere.

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

The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.78 one way or $1.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny around Boston and Sunny near Revere.

Stop Ideas Near Chelsea

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 Chelsea and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 1.7 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 1.8 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 12.4 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 1.7 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 Chelsea.

RAIL

North Station

4 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

5 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

6 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Revere. Straight-line distance: 4.23 mi (6.81 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
Revere

#2 Revere

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

Population52,375
Coordinates42.4084300, -71.0119900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: Revere (-71.01199, 42.40843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.2 gal
0.77 L · about $0.78
Round trip
$1.56
0.4 gal · 1.54 L
Estimated CO2
1.8 kg one way
Round trip: 3.6 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $0.78 $1.56
Mid-grade $4.40 $0.88 $1.76
Premium $4.80 $0.96 $1.92
Diesel $4.49 $0.90 $1.80

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston and Revere. The current time is 19:36:18.

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.