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 EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
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.
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Start on the route
34 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Taunton Avenue
53 m · 11 sec · Taunton Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
48 m · 9 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Mansfield Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Mansfield Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
3234 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto I 495 North, MA 140 North: Marlboro
2601 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 140 North: Mansfield
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Boston
2157 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
12.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Boston
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Yankee Division Highway
14.7 mi · 20 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport
2666 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Station
2711 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Summer Street
25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street
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Turn right onto Devonshire Street
687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Arch Street
141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street
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Turn left onto Milk Street
84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street
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Continue on Washington Street
737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Court Street
144 m · 20 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Tremont Street
102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Light Rain leaving Norton and Cloudy then Rain Showers 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.49 one way or $10.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Norton and Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely near Boston.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canton.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norton and Boston. Straight-line distance: 27.84 mi (44.8 km).
#1 Norton
City in Massachusetts
| Population | 19,983 |
| Coordinates | 41.9667700, -71.1869900 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boston
The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.
| Population | 691,531 |
| Coordinates | 42.3584300, -71.0597700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.07 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.74 | $6.39 | $12.79 |
| Premium | $5.14 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
| Diesel | $6.24 | $8.42 | $16.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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