How far is Duxbury, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Duxbury, MA to Boston, MA is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.5 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
34.56 mi
00h 42m
Flight
29.53 mi
47.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.53 mi
Kilometers
47.53 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.56 mi
Kilometers
55.62 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, 12:20 AM EDT
Return by in Duxbury
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Duxbury
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 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 Duxbury
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
Weymouth
MA

The most populous city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From Duxbury
17 mi
00h 21m
To Boston
17.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Holmes Place

    33 m · 10 sec · Holmes Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    2243 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Saint George Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Saint George Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Congress Street

    2147 ft · 43 sec · Congress Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Congress Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Congress Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Congress Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Congress Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward MA 3 North: Quincy, Boston

    1375 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    19.8 mi · 25 min · Pilgrims Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2711 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

  15. 15

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

    25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  21. 21

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Duxbury 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
19.8 mi · 57%
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 24%
West Street
1.41 mi · 4%
Saint George Street
1.07 mi · 3%
South Station
1.02 mi · 3%
Washington Street
0.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

19.8 mi · 00h 25m

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
+5 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weymouth
00h 21m from Duxbury
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Duxbury and Light Rain Likely near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 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?

Weymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Duxbury and 17.6 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Duxbury and Light Rain Likely near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Weymouth

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 Weymouth and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 14.4 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 14.3 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 8.5 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Marriage Certificates Registry

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Registry office,Marriage license bureau

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

17 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

17 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

18 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

19 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Duxbury and Boston. Straight-line distance: 29.53 mi (47.53 km).

Duxbury

#1 Duxbury

Town in Massachusetts

Population15,932
Coordinates42.0417700, -70.6722600
Altitude5
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: Holmes Place (-70.672234, 42.041499)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.62 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.49
2.44 gal · 9.24 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.75 $9.49
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.36 $10.73
Premium $4.80 $5.85 $11.71
Diesel $4.49 $5.48 $10.95

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 Duxbury and Boston. The current time is 23:37:34.

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.