How far is Dracut, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Dracut, MA to Boston, MA is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
32.42 mi
00h 41m
Flight
24.84 mi
39.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.84 mi
Kilometers
39.97 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.42 mi
Kilometers
52.18 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM EDT
Return by in Dracut
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dracut
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dracut
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Wilmington
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

From Dracut
16.2 mi
00h 20m
To Boston
16.2 mi
00h 20m

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 8 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 Dracut and Boston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

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

    1506 ft · 38 sec · Arlington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Willard Street

    60 m · 4 sec · Willard Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Broadway Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Broadway Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Lowell Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Lowell Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Lowell Street

    86 m · 9 sec · Lowell Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South: Boston

    1501 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    22.3 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    2482 ft · 38 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 1A Toll: Airport, Government Center

    889 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Government Center

    1028 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road

    598 ft · 27 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Street

    1486 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Court Street

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dracut 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 South
22.6 mi · 70%
Broadway Road
3.67 mi · 11%
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.51 mi · 8%
North Lowell Street
1.88 mi · 6%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
0.47 mi · 1%
Arlington Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 93 South

Merge slight left

22.3 mi · 00h 26m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilmington
00h 20m from Dracut
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dracut 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 Dracut to Boston?

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Wilmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Dracut and 16.2 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.43 one way or $8.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wilmington

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 Wilmington and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

5 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

22 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

24 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dracut and Boston. Straight-line distance: 24.84 mi (39.97 km).

Dracut

#1 Dracut

Town of the United States

Population31,423
Coordinates42.6703700, -71.3020100
Altitude48
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: (-71.302066, 42.670342)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.33 L · about $4.43
Round trip
$8.87
2.28 gal · 8.66 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.43 $8.87
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.01 $10.03
Premium $4.80 $5.47 $10.94
Diesel $4.49 $5.12 $10.23

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 Dracut and Boston. The current time is 00:17:57.

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.