How far is Danvers, MA from Boston, MA?
The driving distance from Danvers, MA to Boston, MA is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danvers and Boston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danvers and Boston.
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Start on Coolidge Road
906 ft · 45 sec · Coolidge Road
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Turn left onto Cabot Road
1371 ft · 43 sec · Cabot Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Street
22 m · 4 sec · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Chestnut Street
784 ft · 23 sec · Chestnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Poplar Street
714 ft · 18 sec · Poplar Street
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Turn left onto Locust Street
782 ft · 18 sec · Locust Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
11 m · 2 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto Hobart Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hobart Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Centre Street
1 km · 1 min · Centre Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Waltham, Topsfield
93 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Waltham, Boston
1452 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Boston
2970 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Newburyport Turnpike
59 m · 3 sec · Newburyport Turnpike
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Continue on Newbury Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street
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Continue on Broadway
1 km · 58 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
1561 ft · 27 sec · Newburyport Turnpike
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Continue on Broadway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Broadway
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Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
1.2 km · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike
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Continue on Bennett Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway
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Continue on Cutler Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Cutler Highway
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Continue on Northeast Expressway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Tobin Bridge
1.7 mi · 2 min · Tobin Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Somerville, Charlestown
2406 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto New Rutherford Avenue
944 ft · 21 sec · New Rutherford Avenue
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Continue on North Washington Street
2946 ft · 2 min · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto New Chardon Street
1220 ft · 52 sec · New Chardon Street
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Turn left onto Bulfinch Place
150 m · 19 sec · Bulfinch Place
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Turn right onto Sudbury Street
37 m · 6 sec · Sudbury Street
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Turn left onto Cambridge Street
888 ft · 38 sec · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Tremont Street
58 m · 7 sec · Tremont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danvers and Boston.
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.
Broadway
Continue on Broadway
3.17 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Danvers 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 Danvers to Boston?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Saugus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Danvers and 11.6 miles from Boston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Danvers and Partly Sunny near Boston.
Stop Ideas Near Saugus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saugus.
North Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danvers and Boston. Straight-line distance: 16.37 mi (26.34 km).
#1 Danvers
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 27,571 |
| Coordinates | 42.5750900, -70.9300500 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boston
The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.
| Population | 691,531 |
| Coordinates | 42.3584300, -71.0597700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.96 | $5.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.65 | $7.29 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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