How far is Boston, MA from West Chatham, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to West Chatham, MA is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
86.47 mi
01h 59m
Flight
72.1 mi
116.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.1 mi
Kilometers
116.03 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.47 mi
Kilometers
139.16 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chatham
Sun, May 31, 5:53 AM EDT
Return by in Boston
Sun, May 31, 7:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-05-31T03:54
Arrive West Chatham
Sun, May 31, 5:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
Plymouth
MA

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Boston
43.2 mi
00h 59m
To West Chatham
43.2 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
West Chatham Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Overnight
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and West Chatham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boston and West Chatham.

  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

    26.6 mi · 37 min · Mid Cape Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 124: Harwich, Brewster

    1250 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 124 South: Harwich, Harwich Port

    58 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Lake Avenue

    111 m · 16 sec · Pleasant Lake Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Queen Anne Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Queen Anne Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Queen Anne Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Queen Anne Road

    1 km · 1 min · Queen Anne Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Old Queen Anne Road

    1039 ft · 21 sec · Old Queen Anne Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Meetinghouse Road

  26. 26

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    21 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1016 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Barn Hill Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Barn Hill Road

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Barn Hill Road

    137 m · 20 sec · Barn Hill Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barn Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and West Chatham.

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
31 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
30.9 mi · 36%
Mid Cape Highway
26.6 mi · 31%
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 14%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 9%
Queen Anne Road
3.01 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.51 mi · 2%
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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
72.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 59m from Boston
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Boston and Partly Cloudy near West Chatham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boston to West Chatham?

The road trip is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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 43.2 miles from Boston and 43.2 miles from West Chatham.

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

The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.86 one way or $23.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Boston and Partly Cloudy near West Chatham.

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 West Chatham. Straight-line distance: 72.1 mi (116.03 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
West Chatham

#2 West Chatham

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population1,410
Coordinates41.6812200, -69.9911300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: West Chatham (-69.99113, 41.68122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.55 L · about $11.86
Round trip
$23.73
6.1 gal · 23.1 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.86 $23.73
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.41 $26.82
Premium $4.80 $14.64 $29.27
Diesel $4.49 $13.69 $27.38

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston and West Chatham. The current time is 03:54:05.

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.