How far is Boston, MA from South Duxbury, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to South Duxbury, MA is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
36.22 mi
00h 50m
Flight
30.15 mi
48.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.15 mi
Kilometers
48.52 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.22 mi
Kilometers
58.29 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Duxbury
Sun, Apr 19, 7:41 AM EDT
Return by in Boston
Sun, Apr 19, 8:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-04-19T06:51
Arrive South Duxbury
Sun, Apr 19, 7:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Rockland
MA

City in Knox County, Maine, United States

From Boston
18.1 mi
00h 25m
To South Duxbury
18.1 mi
00h 25m

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
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

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 South Duxbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boston and South Duxbury.

  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

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A: Kingston, South Duxbury

    1309 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Tremont Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Street

    27 m · 3 sec · Washington Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
23.3 mi · 64%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 22%
Tremont Street
1.89 mi · 5%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
1.17 mi · 3%
Chestnut Street
0.75 mi · 2%
MA 3A
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MA 3 South

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

23.3 mi · 00h 29m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
30.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockland
00h 25m from Boston
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Boston and Rain Showers Likely near South Duxbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boston to South Duxbury?

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Rockland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Boston and 18.1 miles from South Duxbury.

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

The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Boston and Rain Showers Likely near South Duxbury.

Stop Ideas Near Rockland

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

21 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

27 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

27 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

29 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston and South Duxbury. Straight-line distance: 30.15 mi (48.52 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
South Duxbury

#2 South Duxbury

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Population3,360
Coordinates42.0231600, -70.6828100
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: South Duxbury (-70.68281, 42.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.84 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.96
2.56 gal · 9.68 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.98 $9.96
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.63 $11.26
Premium $4.80 $6.14 $12.29
Diesel $4.49 $5.74 $11.49

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 South Duxbury. The current time is 06:51:31.

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.