How far is Boston, MA from Swansea, MA?
The driving distance from Boston, MA to Swansea, MA is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and Swansea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston and Swansea.
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Start on Tremont Street
70 m · 16 sec · Tremont Street
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Turn left onto School Street
608 ft · 26 sec · School Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
34 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
64 m · 11 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Devonshire Street
910 ft · 37 sec · Devonshire Street
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Continue on Otis Street
148 m · 19 sec · Otis Street
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Continue on Kingston Street
649 ft · 31 sec · Kingston Street
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Turn left onto Essex Street
74 m · 8 sec · Essex Street
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Turn slight right
26 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I 93 South: Quincy
818 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Amvets Highway
32.7 mi · 38 min · Amvets Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Western Fall River Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
2578 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Bridge
1.9 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Bridge
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Turn right onto Lees River Avenue
675 ft · 17 sec · Lees River Avenue
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Turn left onto Read Street
2096 ft · 42 sec · Read Street
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Continue on Elm Street
1187 ft · 34 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left
105 m · 26 sec
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Turn right
25 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
40 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
66 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and Swansea.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Amvets Highway
Continue on Amvets Highway
32.7 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Boston and Mostly Cloudy near Swansea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boston to Swansea?
The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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 26 miles from Boston and 26 miles from Swansea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Boston and Mostly Cloudy near Swansea.
Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Bridgewater.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Swansea. Straight-line distance: 42.69 mi (68.7 km).
#1 Boston
The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.
| Population | 691,531 |
| Coordinates | 42.3584300, -71.0597700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Swansea
Town in Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts
| Population | 17,000 |
| Coordinates | 41.7481600, -71.1897700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Swansea (-71.18977, 41.74816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.26 | $16.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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