How far is Boston, MA from White Island Shores, MA?
The driving distance from Boston, MA to White Island Shores, MA is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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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 White Island Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston and White Island Shores.
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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
4.7 mi · 6 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pine Hills
1628 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right
63 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Clark Road
954 ft · 26 sec · Clark Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Long Pond Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Long Pond Road
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Turn right onto Halfway Pond Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Halfway Pond Road
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Turn left onto Bourne Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Bourne Road
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Turn right onto River Run Way
2927 ft · 1 min · River Run Way
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Turn left onto Wareham Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Wareham Road
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Continue on Plymouth Avenue
2381 ft · 1 min · Plymouth Avenue
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Turn left onto Scheffler Drive
86 m · 12 sec · Scheffler Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Scheffler Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and White Island Shores.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Boston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near White Island Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boston to White Island Shores?
The road trip is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
North Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Boston and 26.3 miles from White Island Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.24 one way or $14.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Boston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near White Island Shores.
Stop Ideas Near North Pembroke
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 North Pembroke.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boston and White Island Shores. Straight-line distance: 44.31 mi (71.31 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 White Island Shores
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
| Population | 2,106 |
| Coordinates | 41.8001000, -70.6347500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: White Island Shores (-70.63475, 41.8001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.24 | $14.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.18 | $16.36 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.93 | $17.85 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
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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