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

The driving distance from South Yarmouth, MA to Boston, MA is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.19 mi
01h 30m
Flight
65.59 mi
105.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.59 mi
Kilometers
105.55 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.19 mi
Kilometers
122.61 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Sun, Apr 19, 9:03 AM EDT
Return by in South Yarmouth
Sun, Apr 19, 10:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Yarmouth
2026-04-19T07:33
Arrive Boston
Sun, Apr 19, 9:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Yarmouth
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
North Plymouth
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From South Yarmouth
37.7 mi
00h 45m
To Boston
38.5 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
South Yarmouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Sunday
Using West Barnstable as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    27 m · 5 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    78 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Station Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Station Avenue

  4. 4

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

    1492 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Mid Cape Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2711 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

  14. 14

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

    25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  20. 20

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Yarmouth 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 55%
Mid Cape Highway
19.5 mi · 26%
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 11%
Station Avenue
2.28 mi · 3%
South Station
1.02 mi · 1%
Sagamore Bridge
0.4 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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
65.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Plymouth
00h 45m from South Yarmouth
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving South Yarmouth and Rain Showers Likely near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Yarmouth to Boston?

The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

North Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from South Yarmouth and 38.5 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.46 one way or $20.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Yarmouth and Rain Showers Likely near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near North Plymouth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North 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 North Plymouth.

RAIL

Route 128 station

47 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

52 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

53 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

54 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Yarmouth and Boston. Straight-line distance: 65.59 mi (105.55 km).

South Yarmouth

#1 South Yarmouth

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population11,092
Coordinates41.6667800, -70.1847400
Altitude6
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: Bridge Street (-70.184792, 41.666674)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060035, 42.358548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.18 L · about $10.46
Round trip
$20.93
5.38 gal · 20.36 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.46 $20.93
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.83 $23.66
Premium $4.80 $12.91 $25.82
Diesel $4.49 $12.07 $24.15

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Yarmouth and Boston. The current time is 07:33:28.

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.