How far is Boston, MA from Smith Mills, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to Smith Mills, MA is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
58.62 mi
01h 16m
Flight
49.83 mi
80.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.83 mi
Kilometers
80.2 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.62 mi
Kilometers
94.34 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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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 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smith Mills
Sun, Apr 19, 8:06 AM EDT
Return by in Boston
Sun, Apr 19, 9:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-04-19T06:49
Arrive Smith Mills
Sun, Apr 19, 8:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
West Bridgewater
MA

City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Boston
29.3 mi
00h 38m
To Smith Mills
29.3 mi
00h 38m

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
Smith Mills Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Sunday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boston and Smith Mills.

  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 right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 South: New Bedford

    1173 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Kempton Street

    721 ft · 19 sec · Kempton Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Old Westport Road

    107 m · 20 sec · Old Westport Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    86 m · 26 sec

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left

    67 m · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    89 m · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    678 ft · 50 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 40%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 14%
I 93 South
3.56 mi · 6%
State Road
1.39 mi · 2%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
1.17 mi · 2%
MA 24 South
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Continue on Amvets Highway

23.3 mi · 00h 27m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
49.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Bridgewater
00h 38m from Boston
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Boston and Chance Rain Showers near Smith Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boston to Smith Mills?

The road trip is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

West Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Boston and 29.3 miles from Smith Mills.

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

The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Boston and Chance Rain Showers near Smith Mills.

Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Bridgewater, 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 West Bridgewater.

RAIL

Route 128 station

24 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

37 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

39 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Smith Mills. Straight-line distance: 49.83 mi (80.2 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
Smith Mills

#2 Smith Mills

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

Population4,760
Coordinates41.6389900, -70.9911500
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: Smith Mills (-70.99115, 41.63899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.83 L · about $8.05
Round trip
$16.10
4.14 gal · 15.66 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.05 $16.10
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.10 $18.20
Premium $4.80 $9.93 $19.87
Diesel $4.49 $9.29 $18.58

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 Smith Mills. The current time is 06:49:21.

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.