How far is Brewster, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Brewster, MA to Boston, MA is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65 miles (104.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
84.95 mi
01h 30m
Flight
64.96 mi
104.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.96 mi
Kilometers
104.55 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.95 mi
Kilometers
136.71 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM EDT
Return by in Brewster
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brewster
2026-04-23T03:53
Arrive Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brewster
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
Plymouth
MA

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Brewster
41 mi
00h 45m
To Boston
43.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Brewster 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
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harwich Road

    91 m · 13 sec · Harwich Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Stony Brook Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Stony Brook Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Satucket Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Satucket Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Airline Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Airline Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East West Dennis Road

    2448 ft · 54 sec · East West Dennis Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston

    2166 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    22.3 mi · 31 min · Mid Cape Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2711 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 51 sec · Lincoln Street

  17. 17

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

    25 m · 6 sec · Summer Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 9 sec · Milk Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  23. 23

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brewster 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 50%
Mid Cape Highway
22.3 mi · 26%
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 10%
Satucket Road
1.85 mi · 2%
Airline Road
1.62 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.16 mi · 1%
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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
65 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 45m from Brewster
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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 41 miles from Brewster and 43.9 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 65 miles (104.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.67 one way or $23.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

49 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

54 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

55 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

56 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brewster and Boston. Straight-line distance: 64.96 mi (104.55 km).

Brewster

#1 Brewster

Town in Massachusetts

Population9,772
Coordinates41.7601100, -70.0828000
Altitude9
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: Harwich Road (-70.082818, 41.76011)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.35 L · about $11.67
Round trip
$23.34
6 gal · 22.7 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.67 $23.34
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.19 $26.38
Premium $4.80 $14.40 $28.79
Diesel $4.49 $13.46 $26.93

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 Brewster and Boston. The current time is 03:53:38.

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.