How far is Forestdale, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Forestdale, MA to Boston, MA is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.39 mi
01h 18m
Flight
54.3 mi
87.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.3 mi
Kilometers
87.39 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.39 mi
Kilometers
98.79 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Sat, Nov 7, 9:07 AM EST
Return by in Forestdale
Sat, Nov 7, 10:26 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forestdale
2026-11-07T07:49
Arrive Boston
Sat, Nov 7, 9:07 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forestdale
9:30 PM EST
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 Forestdale
30.3 mi
00h 39m
To Boston
31.1 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Forestdale Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Saturday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Forestdale Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Forestdale Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence

    878 ft · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Mid Cape Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2711 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

  12. 12

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

    25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  18. 18

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forestdale 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 69%
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 14%
Mid Cape Highway
3.64 mi · 6%
Forestdale Road
3.46 mi · 6%
South Station
1.02 mi · 2%
Sagamore Bridge
0.4 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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
54.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshfield
00h 39m from Forestdale
Leave By
3:52 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Forestdale and Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 30.3 miles from Forestdale and 31.1 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.99 one way or $17.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Forestdale and Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny 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 Forestdale and Boston. Straight-line distance: 54.3 mi (87.39 km).

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#1 Forestdale

Forestdale is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.6917700, -70.4994700
Altitude50
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: Forestdale Road (-70.499785, 41.69204)
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 32m
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
2.17 gal
8.2 L · about $8.99
Round trip
$17.98
4.34 gal · 16.4 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $8.99 $17.98
Mid-grade $4.82 $10.45 $20.90
Premium $5.23 $11.34 $22.68
Diesel $6.30 $13.68 $27.35

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Forestdale and Boston. The current time is 07:49:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.