How far is Centerville, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Centerville, MA to Boston, MA is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.82 mi
01h 27m
Flight
61.16 mi
98.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.16 mi
Kilometers
98.42 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.82 mi
Kilometers
110.76 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Sat, Nov 7, 5:29 AM EST
Return by in Centerville
Sat, Nov 7, 6:56 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centerville
2026-11-07T04:02
Arrive Boston
Sat, Nov 7, 5:29 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centerville
9:30 PM EST
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
Kingston
MA

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Centerville
34 mi
00h 43m
To Boston
34.8 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Centerville Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Saturday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Avenue

    17 m · 7 sec · Linden Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street Centerville

    158 m · 12 sec · Main Street Centerville

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Stage Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Old Stage Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Race Lane

    110 m · 9 sec · Race Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Old Stage Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Stage Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Service Road

    2229 ft · 55 sec · Service Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Prospect Street

    3 m · 1 sec · Prospect Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Prospect Street

    544 ft · 11 sec · Prospect Street

  9. 9

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

    913 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Mid Cape Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2711 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

  19. 19

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

    25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  25. 25

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Centerville 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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 61%
Mid Cape Highway
10.3 mi · 15%
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 12%
Old Stage Road
3.53 mi · 5%
South Station
1.02 mi · 1%
Service Road
0.42 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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
61.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
00h 43m from Centerville
Leave By
3:36 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Centerville and Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34 miles from Centerville and 34.8 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.07 one way or $20.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Centerville and Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Kingston

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

42 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

49 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

50 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centerville and Boston. Straight-line distance: 61.16 mi (98.42 km).

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#1 Centerville

Centerville is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.6487200, -70.3480800
Altitude14
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: Linden Avenue (-70.348112, 41.648749)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060035, 42.358548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.19 L · about $10.07
Round trip
$20.14
4.86 gal · 18.38 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $10.07 $20.14
Mid-grade $4.82 $11.70 $23.40
Premium $5.23 $12.70 $25.40
Diesel $6.30 $15.31 $30.63

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Centerville and Boston. The current time is 04:02:04.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.