How far is South Dennis, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from South Dennis, MA to Boston, MA is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
78.4 mi
01h 34m
Flight
65.46 mi
105.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.46 mi
Kilometers
105.35 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.4 mi
Kilometers
126.18 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Mon, May 25, 8:27 PM EDT
Return by in South Dennis
Mon, May 25, 10:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Dennis
2026-05-25T18:52
Arrive Boston
Mon, May 25, 8:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Dennis
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Plymouth
MA

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From South Dennis
38.3 mi
00h 47m
To Boston
40 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
South Dennis Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Memorial Day
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Dennis and Boston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Dennis and Boston.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1164 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highbank Road

    2448 ft · 49 sec · Highbank Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Great Western Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Great Western Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    606 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Whites Path

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Whites Path

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Station Avenue

    1670 ft · 41 sec · Station Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston

    1492 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Mid Cape Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2711 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

  17. 17

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

    25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  23. 23

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Dennis and Boston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 54%
Mid Cape Highway
19.5 mi · 25%
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 11%
Whites Path
1.51 mi · 2%
South Station
1.02 mi · 1%
Great Western Road
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

42.3 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
65.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 47m from South Dennis
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving South Dennis 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 South Dennis to Boston?

The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km) and usually takes 01h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from South Dennis and 40 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.78 one way or $21.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Dennis and Light Rain Likely near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plymouth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

49 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

54 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

55 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

56 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Dennis and Boston. Straight-line distance: 65.46 mi (105.35 km).

South Dennis

#1 South Dennis

Census designated place

Population3,643
Coordinates41.6895600, -70.1564100
Altitude10
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 (-70.156256, 41.689594)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060035, 42.358548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.47 L · about $10.78
Round trip
$21.55
5.54 gal · 20.94 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.78 $21.55
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.18 $24.36
Premium $4.80 $13.29 $26.59
Diesel $4.49 $12.43 $24.86

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between South Dennis and Boston. The current time is 18:52:38.

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.