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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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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.
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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 left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
30.9 mi · 39 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on Pilgrim Highway
930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
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Continue on Sagamore Bridge
2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge
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Continue on Mid Cape Highway
26.6 mi · 37 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 124: Harwich, Brewster
1250 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 124 South: Harwich, Harwich Port
58 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Pleasant Lake Avenue
111 m · 16 sec · Pleasant Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto Queen Anne Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Queen Anne Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Queen Anne Road
31 m · 2 sec · Queen Anne Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Queen Anne Road
1 km · 1 min · Queen Anne Road
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Continue on Old Queen Anne Road
1039 ft · 21 sec · Old Queen Anne Road
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Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Meetinghouse Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
21 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1016 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Barn Hill Road
11 m · 1 sec · Barn Hill Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Barn Hill Road
137 m · 20 sec · Barn Hill Road
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plymouth.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boston and West Chatham. Straight-line distance: 72.1 mi (116.03 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 West Chatham
Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
| Population | 1,410 |
| Coordinates | 41.6812200, -69.9911300 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Chatham (-69.99113, 41.68122)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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