How far is Norwood, MA from Boston, MA?
The driving distance from Norwood, MA to Boston, MA is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norwood and Boston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwood and Boston.
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Start on Central Street
22 m · 9 sec · Central Street
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Turn right onto Nahatan Street
68 m · 9 sec · Nahatan Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Upland Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Upland Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1974 ft · 55 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Street Rotary
138 m · 9 sec
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Exit the rotary onto I 95 South, US 1 North: Providence Rhode Island, Boston
1330 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
15.3 mi · 21 min
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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 · 51 sec · Lincoln Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Summer Street
25 m · 6 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 · 9 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 Norwood and Boston.
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.
I 93 North
Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
15.3 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Norwood and Mostly Cloudy near Boston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norwood to Boston?
The road trip is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Norwood and 11.6 miles from Boston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Norwood and Mostly Cloudy near Boston.
Stop Ideas Near Quincy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Quincy.
Back Bay station
South Station
Route 128 station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norwood and Boston. Straight-line distance: 13.39 mi (21.55 km).
#1 Norwood
Town and census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 29,737 |
| Coordinates | 42.1945400, -71.1995000 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.89 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
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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