How far is Boston, MA from Yarmouth, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to Yarmouth, MA is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
73.72 mi
01h 40m
Flight
62.07 mi
99.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.07 mi
Kilometers
99.9 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.72 mi
Kilometers
118.64 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yarmouth
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM EDT
Return by in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 10:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-04-23T06:52
Arrive Yarmouth
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
North Plymouth
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From Boston
36.8 mi
00h 50m
To Yarmouth
36.9 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
Yarmouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Chance T-storms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.3 mi · 24 min · Mid Cape Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Yarmouthport, West Yarmouth

    967 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Willow Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Willow Street

  20. 20

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

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Old Church Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Old Church Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
30.9 mi · 42%
Mid Cape Highway
17.3 mi · 23%
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 16%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 11%
Main Street
1.49 mi · 2%
Willow Street
1.26 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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
62.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Plymouth
00h 50m from Boston
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Boston and Chance T-storms near Yarmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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 Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Boston and 36.9 miles from Yarmouth.

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

The direct path is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.11 one way or $20.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Boston and Chance T-storms near Yarmouth.

Stop Ideas Near North Plymouth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North 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 North Plymouth.

RAIL

Route 128 station

47 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

52 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

53 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

54 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Yarmouth. Straight-line distance: 62.07 mi (99.9 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
Yarmouth

#2 Yarmouth

City in Massachusetts

Population23,166
Coordinates41.7056700, -70.2286300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: Yarmouth (-70.22863, 41.70567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.85 L · about $10.11
Round trip
$20.23
5.2 gal · 19.7 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.11 $20.23
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.43 $22.86
Premium $4.80 $12.48 $24.95
Diesel $4.49 $11.67 $23.34

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston and Yarmouth. The current time is 06:52:03.

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.