How far is Norwell, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Norwell, MA to Boston, MA is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
25.68 mi
00h 33m
Flight
19.22 mi
30.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.22 mi
Kilometers
30.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.68 mi
Kilometers
41.32 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM EDT
Return by in Norwell
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwell
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Norwell
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
Weymouth
MA

The most populous city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From Norwell
12.5 mi
00h 16m
To Boston
13.2 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 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 Norwell and Boston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Webster Street

    1070 ft · 30 sec · Webster Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    2104 ft · 41 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward MA 3 North: Braintree, Boston

    1990 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    10.7 mi · 14 min · Pilgrims Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2711 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 51 sec · Lincoln Street

  11. 11

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

    25 m · 6 sec · Summer Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 9 sec · Milk Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  17. 17

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwell 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
10.7 mi · 42%
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 33%
Main Street
2.89 mi · 11%
South Station
1.02 mi · 4%
Washington Street
0.54 mi · 2%
MA 3 North
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

10.7 mi · 00h 14m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
19.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weymouth
00h 16m from Norwell
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Norwell 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 Norwell to Boston?

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Weymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Norwell and 13.2 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.54 one way or $7.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Weymouth

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 Weymouth and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11 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 10.9 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 8.7 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

17 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

17 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

18 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

19 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwell and Boston. Straight-line distance: 19.22 mi (30.93 km).

Norwell

#1 Norwell

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population11,171
Coordinates42.1617700, -70.7939300
Altitude24
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: Main Street (-70.793928, 42.16176)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.43 L · about $3.54
Round trip
$7.08
1.82 gal · 6.86 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.54 $7.08
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.00 $8.00
Premium $4.80 $4.37 $8.73
Diesel $4.49 $4.08 $8.17

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 Norwell and Boston. The current time is 23:37:42.

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.