How far is Boston, MA from Wenham, MA?
The driving distance from Boston, MA to Wenham, MA is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and Wenham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston and Wenham.
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Start on Tremont Street
70 m · 11 sec · Tremont Street
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Turn right onto Beacon Street
92 m · 11 sec · Beacon Street
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Turn right onto Somerset Street
104 m · 13 sec · Somerset Street
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Turn left onto Ashburton Place
64 m · 7 sec · Ashburton Place
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Keep slight right to continue on Ashburton Place
77 m · 9 sec · Ashburton Place
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Turn straight onto Bowdoin Street
574 ft · 22 sec · Bowdoin Street
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Turn left onto Cambridge Street
87 m · 20 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn right onto Staniford Street
1114 ft · 43 sec · Staniford Street
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Turn right onto Causeway Street
1614 ft · 1 min · Causeway Street
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Turn left onto North Washington Street
1801 ft · 1 min · North Washington Street
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Continue on New Rutherford Avenue
969 ft · 24 sec · New Rutherford Avenue
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Turn left onto US 1 North: Tobin Bridge
1953 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right
12.2 mi · 16 min
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Continue on Newbury Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
2611 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 62: Danvers, Middleton
804 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 62 East: Danvers
101 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Maple Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Poplar Street
1047 ft · 23 sec · Poplar Street
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Turn left onto Locust Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Locust Street
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Turn right onto Wenham Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Wenham Street
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Continue on Maple Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Cherry Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Cherry Street
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Turn left
93 m · 22 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 Wenham.
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.
US 1 North
Merge slight right
12.2 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Boston and Partly Sunny near Wenham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boston to Wenham?
The road trip is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Saugus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Boston and 12.3 miles from Wenham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.38 one way or $6.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Boston and Partly Sunny near Wenham.
Stop Ideas Near Saugus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saugus.
North Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Wenham. Straight-line distance: 19.03 mi (30.63 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 Wenham
City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 5,164 |
| Coordinates | 42.6042600, -70.8911600 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wenham (-70.89116, 42.60426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.38 | $6.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.18 | $8.35 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.90 | $7.81 |
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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