How far is Hamilton, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Hamilton, MA to Boston, MA is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
28.16 mi
00h 42m
Flight
22.14 mi
35.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.14 mi
Kilometers
35.63 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.16 mi
Kilometers
45.32 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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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 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-23T04:03
Arrive Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 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
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
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
South Peabody
MA

A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.

From Hamilton
13.7 mi
00h 21m
To Boston
14.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Moulton Street

    39 m · 14 sec · Moulton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bay Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bay Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Enon Street

    3036 ft · 1 min · Enon Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Dodge Street

    1 km · 1 min · Dodge Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 128 South: Peabody, Boston

    941 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Yankee Division Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Danvers, Boston

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South: Boston

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Newbury Street

    2169 ft · 37 sec · Newbury Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Broadway

    1 km · 58 sec · Broadway

  12. 12

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1561 ft · 27 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Broadway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Broadway

  14. 14

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Bennett Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Cutler Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cutler Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Northeast Expressway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Tobin Bridge

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Tobin Bridge

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Somerville, Charlestown

    2406 ft · 59 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto New Rutherford Avenue

    944 ft · 21 sec · New Rutherford Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on North Washington Street

    2946 ft · 2 min · North Washington Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto New Chardon Street

    1220 ft · 52 sec · New Chardon Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Bulfinch Place

    150 m · 19 sec · Bulfinch Place

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Sudbury Street

    37 m · 6 sec · Sudbury Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    888 ft · 38 sec · Cambridge Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Tremont Street

    58 m · 7 sec · Tremont Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
6.58 mi · 23%
Broadway
3.81 mi · 14%
Northeast Expressway
3.12 mi · 11%
Bay Road
2.62 mi · 9%
Main Street
1.76 mi · 6%
Tobin Bridge
1.73 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

6.58 mi · 00h 09m

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 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Peabody
00h 21m from Hamilton
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hamilton and Partly Sunny near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 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?

South Peabody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Hamilton and 14.4 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hamilton and Partly Sunny near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near South Peabody

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 South Peabody and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.5 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 11.6 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
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 5.3 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Peabody.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

19 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

20 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

21 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Boston. Straight-line distance: 22.14 mi (35.63 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population8,070
Coordinates42.6362100, -70.8431000
Altitude15
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: Moulton Street (-70.843109, 42.636202)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.76 L · about $3.85
Round trip
$7.70
1.98 gal · 7.52 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.85 $7.70
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.35 $8.71
Premium $4.80 $4.75 $9.50
Diesel $4.49 $4.44 $8.89

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 Hamilton and Boston. The current time is 04:03:19.

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.