How far is East Sandwich, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from East Sandwich, MA to Boston, MA is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (85 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.26 mi
01h 16m
Flight
52.81 mi
84.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.81 mi
Kilometers
84.99 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.26 mi
Kilometers
98.59 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Sun, Apr 19, 3:02 PM EDT
Return by in East Sandwich
Sun, Apr 19, 4:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Sandwich
2026-04-19T13:46
Arrive Boston
Sun, Apr 19, 3:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Sandwich
9:30 PM EDT
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
Marshfield
MA

Village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, UK

From East Sandwich
29.5 mi
00h 38m
To Boston
31.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW
Destination
57°F
This Afternoon

Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Sandwich and Boston.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Route 6A

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Route 6A

  3. 3

    Continue on Sandwich Road

    2358 ft · 1 min · Sandwich Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cranberry Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cranberry Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    826 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Sagamore Bridge

    2245 ft · 47 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2711 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

  14. 14

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

    25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  20. 20

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Sandwich 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 69%
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 14%
Route 6A
4.23 mi · 7%
South Station
1.02 mi · 2%
Cranberry Highway
0.89 mi · 1%
Sandwich Road
0.45 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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
52.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshfield
00h 38m from East Sandwich
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving East Sandwich and Light Rain near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Sandwich to Boston?

The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Marshfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from East Sandwich and 31.8 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 52.8 miles (85 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.40 one way or $16.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Sandwich and Light Rain near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Marshfield

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

41 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

42 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

42 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Sandwich and Boston. Straight-line distance: 52.81 mi (84.99 km).

East Sandwich

#1 East Sandwich

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population3,940
Coordinates41.7417700, -70.4516900
Altitude9
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: Route 6A (-70.451657, 41.741791)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060035, 42.358548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.18 L · about $8.40
Round trip
$16.80
4.32 gal · 16.36 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.40 $16.80
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.50 $19.00
Premium $4.80 $10.37 $20.73
Diesel $4.49 $9.69 $19.39

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Sandwich and Boston. The current time is 13:46:29.

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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.