How far is Bourne, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Bourne, MA to Boston, MA is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
63.22 mi
01h 07m
Flight
48.76 mi
78.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.76 mi
Kilometers
78.47 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.22 mi
Kilometers
101.74 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM EDT
Return by in Bourne
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bourne
2026-04-22T22:46
Arrive Boston
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bourne
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
Marshfield
MA

Village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, UK

From Bourne
29 mi
00h 33m
To Boston
34.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bourne Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Wednesday
Using Monument Beach as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph SW
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Perry Avenue

    33 m · 7 sec · Perry Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sandwich Road

    35 m · 9 sec · Sandwich Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Sandwich Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Sandwich Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Adams Street

    1078 ft · 27 sec · Adams Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cranberry Highway

    73 m · 5 sec · Cranberry Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    826 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Sagamore Bridge

    2245 ft · 47 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2711 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

  15. 15

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

    25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  21. 21

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 67%
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 13%
Sandwich Road
4.16 mi · 7%
South Station
1.02 mi · 2%
Sagamore Bridge
0.43 mi · 1%
Lincoln Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

42.3 mi · 00h 53m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
48.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshfield
00h 33m from Bourne
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bourne and Light Rain Likely near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Marshfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Bourne and 34.2 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.5 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.67 one way or $17.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bourne and Light Rain Likely near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Marshfield

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

41 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

42 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

42 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bourne and Boston. Straight-line distance: 48.76 mi (78.47 km).

Bourne

#1 Bourne

Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

Population19,743
Coordinates41.7412200, -70.5989200
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Boston

#2 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
Start: Perry Avenue (-70.599046, 41.74112)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.44 L · about $8.67
Round trip
$17.35
4.46 gal · 16.88 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.67 $17.35
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.81 $19.61
Premium $4.80 $10.70 $21.40
Diesel $4.49 $10.01 $20.02

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 Bourne and Boston. The current time is 22:46:35.

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.