How far is Boston, MA from Vineyard Haven, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to Vineyard Haven, MA is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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
83.41 mi
02h 34m
Flight
66.73 mi
107.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.73 mi
Kilometers
107.39 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.41 mi
Kilometers
134.24 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vineyard Haven
Mon, Apr 20, 11:12 AM EDT
Return by in Boston
Mon, Apr 20, 1:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-04-20T08:37
Arrive Vineyard Haven
Mon, Apr 20, 11:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plymouth
MA

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Boston
41.7 mi
01h 17m
To Vineyard Haven
41.7 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
33°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
Vineyard Haven Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Monday
Using Mashpee as the closest live forecast in the Massachusetts weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boston and Vineyard Haven.

  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

    1458 ft · 22 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore

    2869 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Sandwich Road

    1242 ft · 31 sec · Sandwich Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bourne Rotary

    142 m · 16 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle

    635 ft · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary

    9.5 mi · 14 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Locust Street

    1862 ft · 46 sec · Locust Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Woods Hole Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Woods Hole Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Crane Street

    85 m · 12 sec · Crane Street

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Cowdry Road

    137 m · 30 sec · Cowdry Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left

    39 m · 15 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left

    62 m · 15 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry

    7.9 mi · 45 min · Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    113 m · 30 sec

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street

    51 m · 10 sec · Water Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Union Street

    125 m · 20 sec · Union Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Main Street

    31 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Church Street

    810 ft · 43 sec · Church Street

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Street

    559 ft · 25 sec · Franklin Street

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Spring Street

    608 ft · 20 sec · Spring Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
30.9 mi · 37%
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 14%
Hero's Circle
9.62 mi · 12%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 10%
Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
7.98 mi · 10%
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.03 mi · 5%
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
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
66.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 17m from Boston
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Boston and Chance Rain Showers near Vineyard Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boston to Vineyard Haven?

The road trip is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.7 miles from Boston and 41.7 miles from Vineyard Haven.

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

The direct path is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.44 one way or $22.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Boston and Chance Rain Showers near Vineyard Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

49 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

54 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

55 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

56 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Vineyard Haven. Straight-line distance: 66.73 mi (107.39 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
Vineyard Haven

#2 Vineyard Haven

Census-designated place in Dukes County, Massachusetts

Population2,114
Coordinates41.4542800, -70.6036400
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: Vineyard Haven (-70.60364, 41.45428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.14 L · about $11.44
Round trip
$22.87
5.88 gal · 22.28 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.44 $22.87
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.93 $25.85
Premium $4.80 $14.11 $28.22
Diesel $4.49 $13.19 $26.39

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston and Vineyard Haven. The current time is 08:37:56.

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.