How far is Cohasset, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Cohasset, MA to Boston, MA is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.38 mi
00h 42m
Flight
15.37 mi
24.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.37 mi
Kilometers
24.74 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.38 mi
Kilometers
44.07 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 9:55 AM EDT
Return by in Cohasset
Thu, Apr 23, 10:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cohasset
2026-04-23T09:12
Arrive Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 9:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cohasset
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Quincy
MA

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From Cohasset
10 mi
00h 21m
To Boston
17.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
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 Cohasset and Boston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto King Street

    1309 ft · 30 sec · King Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chief Justice Cushing Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Chief Justice Cushing Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Justice Cushing Way

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Justice Cushing Way

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rotary Circle

    108 m · 6 sec · Summer Street

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Summer Street

    861 ft · 17 sec · Summer Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Otis Street

    3070 ft · 1 min · Otis Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Broad Cove Road

    3134 ft · 55 sec · Broad Cove Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Fore River Bridge

    1768 ft · 2 min · Fore River Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Street

    142 m · 8 sec · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Street

    58 m · 3 sec · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 34 sec · Hancock Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Adams Street

    1385 ft · 43 sec · Adams Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Newport Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Hancock Street

    1349 ft · 33 sec · Hancock Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Neponset Avenue

    1144 ft · 20 sec · Neponset Avenue

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto William T. Morrissey Boulevard

    75 m · 6 sec · William T. Morrissey Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2711 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

  27. 27

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

    25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  33. 33

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
127.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Expressway
3.28 mi · 12%
Newport Avenue
2.27 mi · 8%
Justice Cushing Way
1.91 mi · 7%
Washington Street
1.86 mi · 7%
Lincoln Street
1.75 mi · 6%
Bridge Street
1.73 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

3.28 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
15.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
00h 21m from Cohasset
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cohasset 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 Cohasset to Boston?

The road trip is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Cohasset and 17.3 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cohasset and Partly Sunny near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Quincy

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Quincy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 8.7 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Quincy.

RAIL

Back Bay station

12 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

12 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Route 128 station

13 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cohasset and Boston. Straight-line distance: 15.37 mi (24.74 km).

Cohasset

#1 Cohasset

City in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population8,529
Coordinates42.2417700, -70.8036500
Altitude6
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: North Main Street (-70.803022, 42.241969)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.66 L · about $3.77
Round trip
$7.55
1.94 gal · 7.32 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.77 $7.55
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.27 $8.53
Premium $4.80 $4.66 $9.31
Diesel $4.49 $4.35 $8.71

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 Cohasset and Boston. The current time is 09:12:53.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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