How far is Boston, MA from Westport, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to Westport, MA is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
59.78 mi
01h 18m
Flight
50.65 mi
81.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.65 mi
Kilometers
81.52 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.78 mi
Kilometers
96.21 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westport
Tue, May 12, 8:46 PM EDT
Return by in Boston
Tue, May 12, 10:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-05-12T19:28
Arrive Westport
Tue, May 12, 8:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Bridgewater
MA

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Boston
29.9 mi
00h 39m
To Westport
29.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
Westport Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
45°F
Overnight
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boston and Westport.

  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 right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    32.7 mi · 38 min · Amvets Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 24 South: Fall River, Newport Rhode Island

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 195 East: New Bedford

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 88 South: Horseneck Beach

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Old County Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Old County Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Old Westport Road

    2946 ft · 1 min · Old Westport Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Westport Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
32.7 mi · 55%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 13%
MA 24 South
5.3 mi · 9%
I 93 South
3.56 mi · 6%
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive
3.53 mi · 6%
Old County Road
2.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
50.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridgewater
00h 39m from Boston
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Boston and Mostly Cloudy near Westport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boston to Westport?

The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from Boston and 29.9 miles from Westport.

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

The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Boston and Mostly Cloudy near Westport.

Stop Ideas Near Bridgewater

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

28 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

41 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

41 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Providence station

41 mi away
100 Gaspee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Westport. Straight-line distance: 50.65 mi (81.52 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
Westport

#2 Westport

Town of the United States

Population16,097
Coordinates41.6257700, -71.0261000
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: Westport (-71.0261, 41.62577)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.99 L · about $8.21
Round trip
$16.42
4.22 gal · 15.98 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.21 $16.42
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.28 $18.56
Premium $4.80 $10.13 $20.25
Diesel $4.49 $9.47 $18.94

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston and Westport. The current time is 19:28:11.

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.