How far is Sharon, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Sharon, MA to Boston, MA is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.1 mi
00h 32m
Flight
17.32 mi
27.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.32 mi
Kilometers
27.87 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.1 mi
Kilometers
40.39 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Wed, Apr 22, 9:49 PM EDT
Return by in Sharon
Wed, Apr 22, 10:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sharon
2026-04-22T21:17
Arrive Boston
Wed, Apr 22, 9:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sharon
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
Milton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Sharon
12.2 mi
00h 16m
To Boston
12.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 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 Sharon and Boston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Post Office Square

    20 m · 3 sec · Post Office Square

  2. 2

    Continue on Depot Street

    1468 ft · 29 sec · Depot Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Upland Road

    978 ft · 20 sec · Upland Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Norwood Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Norwood Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Canton, Boston

    1946 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Boston

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Yankee Division Highway

    14.7 mi · 20 min · Yankee Division Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2711 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 51 sec · Lincoln Street

  13. 13

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

    25 m · 6 sec · Summer Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 9 sec · Milk Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  19. 19

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sharon 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yankee Division Highway
14.7 mi · 58%
I 95 North
4.71 mi · 19%
Norwood Street
1.73 mi · 7%
South Station
1.02 mi · 4%
I 93 North
0.77 mi · 3%
Depot Street
0.28 mi · 1%
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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 16m from Sharon
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Sharon 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 Sharon to Boston?

The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Sharon and 12.9 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 $3.42 one way or $6.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Sharon and Light Rain Likely near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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 Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.3 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 10.3 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 8.9 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 10.4 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 Milton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

8 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sharon and Boston. Straight-line distance: 17.32 mi (27.87 km).

Sharon

#1 Sharon

City in Massachusetts

Population18,864
Coordinates42.1237100, -71.1786600
Altitude90
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: Post Office Square (-71.178737, 42.12359)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.35 L · about $3.42
Round trip
$6.85
1.76 gal · 6.7 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.42 $6.85
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.87 $7.74
Premium $4.80 $4.22 $8.45
Diesel $4.49 $3.95 $7.90

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 Sharon and Boston. The current time is 21:17:21.

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.