How far is Freetown, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Freetown, MA to Boston, MA is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
46.54 mi
00h 53m
Flight
40.9 mi
65.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.9 mi
Kilometers
65.83 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.54 mi
Kilometers
74.9 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Sat, Apr 18, 5:46 AM EDT
Return by in Freetown
Sat, Apr 18, 6:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freetown
2026-04-18T04:53
Arrive Boston
Sat, Apr 18, 5:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Freetown
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
Brockton
MA

The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

From Freetown
22.9 mi
00h 26m
To Boston
23.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Freetown Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Saturday
Using Dighton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    83 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Slab Bridge Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Slab Bridge Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Elm Street

    2092 ft · 58 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Mill Street

    590 ft · 16 sec · Mill Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Taunton, Boston

    1513 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    28.1 mi · 32 min · Amvets Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    2471 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 16 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 Freetown 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
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
28.1 mi · 60%
I 93 North
12 mi · 26%
Slab Bridge Road
2.17 mi · 5%
South Station
1.02 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Elm Street
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

28.1 mi · 00h 32m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
40.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brockton
00h 26m from Freetown
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Freetown 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 Freetown to Boston?

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Brockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Freetown and 23.6 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.38 one way or $12.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brockton

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

30 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

32 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Freetown and Boston. Straight-line distance: 40.9 mi (65.83 km).

Freetown

#1 Freetown

Town in Massachusetts

Population9,432
Coordinates41.7667700, -71.0328200
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: (-71.029825, 41.772206)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.22 L · about $6.38
Round trip
$12.76
3.28 gal · 12.44 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.38 $12.76
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.21 $14.42
Premium $4.80 $7.87 $15.74
Diesel $4.49 $7.36 $14.72

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Freetown and Boston. The current time is 04:53:38.

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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.