How far is Southampton, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Southampton, MA to Boston, MA is about 102 miles (164.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
102.01 mi
01h 43m
Flight
85.83 mi
138.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.83 mi
Kilometers
138.13 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.01 mi
Kilometers
164.17 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Tue, Jun 2, 10:24 PM EDT
Return by in Southampton
Wed, Jun 3, 12:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southampton
2026-06-02T20:40
Arrive Boston
Tue, Jun 2, 10:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southampton
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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Southampton
50.7 mi
00h 51m
To Boston
51.3 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    27 m · 8 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto College Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · College Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Southampton Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Southampton Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    869 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1454 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy

    156 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    1718 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Kneeland Street

    525 ft · 22 sec · Kneeland Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

  11. 11

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

    25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  17. 17

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southampton 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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
93.5 mi · 92%
Southampton Road
3.84 mi · 4%
College Highway
2.79 mi · 3%
South Station
0.33 mi
Lincoln Street
0.25 mi
Washington Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

93.5 mi · 01h 50m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
85.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
00h 51m from Southampton
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Southampton and Mostly Sunny near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Southampton to Boston?

The road trip is about 102 miles (164.2 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.7 miles from Southampton and 51.3 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.00 one way or $28.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Southampton and Mostly Sunny near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Charlton, 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 Charlton.

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southampton and Boston. Straight-line distance: 85.83 mi (138.13 km).

Southampton

#1 Southampton

Human settlement in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population6,162
Coordinates42.2292600, -72.7300900
Altitude71
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: Maple Street (-72.730115, 42.229169)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.63 L · about $14.00
Round trip
$28.01
7.2 gal · 27.26 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.00 $28.01
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.83 $31.66
Premium $4.80 $17.28 $34.55
Diesel $4.49 $16.16 $32.31

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Southampton and Boston. The current time is 20:40:54.

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.