How far is Falmouth, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Falmouth, MA to Boston, MA is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
76.54 mi
01h 21m
Flight
60.26 mi
96.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.26 mi
Kilometers
96.98 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.54 mi
Kilometers
123.18 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Tue, May 12, 9:11 PM EDT
Return by in Falmouth
Tue, May 12, 10:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falmouth
2026-05-12T19:50
Arrive Boston
Tue, May 12, 9:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Falmouth
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
Kingston
MA

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Falmouth
35.7 mi
00h 40m
To Boston
40.8 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Falmouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
This Afternoon
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Arch Way

    56 m · 16 sec · Elm Arch Way

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1060 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    1030 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    713 ft · 9 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Palmer Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on West Falmouth Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · West Falmouth Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle

    715 ft · 17 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

    52 m · 6 sec · Sandwich Road Connector

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Sandwich Road Connector

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Adams Street

    1078 ft · 27 sec · Adams Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cranberry Highway

    73 m · 5 sec · Cranberry Highway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight

    826 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Sagamore Bridge

    2245 ft · 47 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2711 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

  23. 23

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

    25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  29. 29

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Falmouth 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
31 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 55%
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 11%
West Falmouth Highway
8.34 mi · 11%
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.06 mi · 5%
Sandwich Road Connector
3.48 mi · 5%
South Station
1.02 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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
60.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
00h 40m from Falmouth
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Falmouth and Mostly Cloudy near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Falmouth and 40.8 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.50 one way or $21.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Falmouth and Mostly Cloudy near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Kingston

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

42 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

49 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

50 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falmouth and Boston. Straight-line distance: 60.26 mi (96.98 km).

Falmouth

#1 Falmouth

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population31,107
Coordinates41.5515000, -70.6147500
Altitude2
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: Cahoon Court (-70.61441, 41.551467)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.22 L · about $10.50
Round trip
$21.01
5.4 gal · 20.44 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.50 $21.01
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.87 $23.74
Premium $4.80 $12.96 $25.91
Diesel $4.49 $12.12 $24.24

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Falmouth and Boston. The current time is 19:50:19.

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.