How far is Norton, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Norton, MA to Boston, MA is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
38.15 mi
00h 45m
Flight
27.84 mi
44.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.84 mi
Kilometers
44.8 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.15 mi
Kilometers
61.39 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Wed, Apr 22, 10:50 PM EDT
Return by in Norton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norton
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive Boston
Wed, Apr 22, 10:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Norton
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
Canton
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Norton
18.4 mi
00h 22m
To Boston
19.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Norton Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
50°F
Wednesday
Using Mansfield as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Taunton Avenue

    53 m · 11 sec · Taunton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    48 m · 9 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mansfield Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Mansfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    3234 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 495 North, MA 140 North: Marlboro

    2601 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 140 North: Mansfield

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Boston

    2157 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Boston

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Yankee Division Highway

    14.7 mi · 20 min · Yankee Division Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2711 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

  16. 16

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

    25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  22. 22

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norton 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
14.7 mi · 38%
I 95 North
12.9 mi · 34%
MA 140 North
2.77 mi · 7%
Mansfield Avenue
2.37 mi · 6%
South Station
1.02 mi · 3%
I 93 North
0.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Yankee Division Highway

Continue on Yankee Division Highway

14.7 mi · 00h 20m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 22m from Norton
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Norton and Light Rain Likely near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Norton and 19.8 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Norton and Light Rain Likely near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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 Canton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 12.7 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 12.6 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
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

6 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

22 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

23 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

24 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norton and Boston. Straight-line distance: 27.84 mi (44.8 km).

Norton

#1 Norton

City in Massachusetts

Population19,983
Coordinates41.9667700, -71.1869900
Altitude32
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: (-71.187078, 41.966858)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.1 L · about $5.25
Round trip
$10.50
2.7 gal · 10.2 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.25 $10.50
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.94 $11.87
Premium $4.80 $6.48 $12.96
Diesel $4.49 $6.06 $12.12

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 Norton and Boston. The current time is 22:05:00.

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.