How far is Head of Westport, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Head of Westport, MA to Boston, MA is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
58.74 mi
01h 11m
Flight
50.96 mi
82.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.96 mi
Kilometers
82.01 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.74 mi
Kilometers
94.53 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Tue, May 5, 4:16 PM EDT
Return by in Head of Westport
Tue, May 5, 5:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Head of Westport
2026-05-05T15:05
Arrive Boston
Tue, May 5, 4:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Head of Westport
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
West Bridgewater
MA

City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Head of Westport
29 mi
00h 35m
To Boston
29.8 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Head of Westport Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Tuesday
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Head of Westport and Boston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Head of Westport and Boston.

  1. 1

    Start on Old County Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Old County Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island

    1.3 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

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

    1861 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    37.4 mi · 43 min

  7. 7

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

    2471 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2711 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

  13. 13

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

    25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  19. 19

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Head of Westport 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 24 North
37.8 mi · 64%
I 93 North
12 mi · 20%
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive
3.46 mi · 6%
I 195 West
1.87 mi · 3%
South Station
1.02 mi · 2%
Old County Road
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MA 24 North

Merge slight left

37.4 mi · 00h 43m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Bridgewater
00h 35m from Head of Westport
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Head of Westport and Mostly Sunny near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Head of Westport to Boston?

The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

West Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Head of Westport and 29.8 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Head of Westport and Mostly Sunny near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

24 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

37 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

39 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Head of Westport and Boston. Straight-line distance: 50.96 mi (82.01 km).

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#1 Head of Westport

City in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population14,809
Coordinates41.6209400, -71.0619900
Altitude7
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: Old County Road (-71.06197, 41.621364)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060035, 42.358548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.85 L · about $8.05
Round trip
$16.10
4.14 gal · 15.7 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.05 $16.10
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.10 $18.20
Premium $4.80 $9.93 $19.87
Diesel $4.49 $9.29 $18.58

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Head of Westport and Boston. The current time is 15:05:09.

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.