How far is Rockland, MA from Boston, MA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rockland and Boston is 17.37 miles (27.95 km).
Flight distance from Rockland, MA to Boston, MA is 17.37 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rockland, Massachusetts to Boston, Massachusetts is: 22.79 miles (36.67 km) by car.
Driving from Rockland to Boston will take approximately 00 hours 32 minutes.
#1 Rockland
City in Knox County, Maine, United States
| Population | 17992 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°7'50"N 70°54'58"W |
| Latitude | 42.1306600 |
| Longitude | -70.9161600 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boston
The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area. It is located on the Atlantic coast in northeastern Massachusetts. Boston is a major center for education and is home to Harvard University and the Boston Celtics basketball team.
| Population | 691531 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°21'30"N 71°3'35"W |
| Latitude | 42.3584300 |
| Longitude | -71.0597700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Boston: Tremont Street (-71.060061,42.358547)
Estimated Travel Time Between Rockland and Boston
The distance between Rockland and Boston is 37 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 24 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Rockland and Boston. The current time is 05:04:47.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 27 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.04 liters (0.8 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rockland and Boston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rockland to Boston is $2.89 (diesel $3.61).
Massachusetts gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.59 | $4.16 | $4.5 | $4.49 |
| Total | $2.89 | $3.34 | $3.61 | $3.61 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Massachusetts ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.591 (Diesel $4.488) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rockland and Boston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
