How far is Wellfleet, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Wellfleet, MA to Boston, MA is about 101.9 miles (164 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
101.89 mi
01h 54m
Flight
60.11 mi
96.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.11 mi
Kilometers
96.73 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.89 mi
Kilometers
163.98 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Wed, Apr 22, 11:06 PM EDT
Return by in Wellfleet
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wellfleet
2026-04-22T21:11
Arrive Boston
Wed, Apr 22, 11:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wellfleet
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
Sagamore
MA

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

From Wellfleet
50.6 mi
00h 57m
To Boston
51.3 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
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 Wellfleet and Boston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Holbrook Avenue

    557 ft · 23 sec · Holbrook Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Route 6

    3 mi · 5 min · Route 6

  4. 4

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Route 6

    1.4 km · 1 min · Route 6

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway

    2.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Orleans Rotary

    123 m · 14 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Mid Cape Highway

    35.8 mi · 50 min · Mid Cape Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2711 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 51 sec · Lincoln Street

  18. 18

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

    25 m · 6 sec · Summer Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 9 sec · Milk Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  24. 24

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wellfleet 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 41%
Mid Cape Highway
35.8 mi · 35%
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 8%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4.4 mi · 4%
Route 6
3.85 mi · 4%
State Highway
2.89 mi · 3%
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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
60.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sagamore
00h 57m from Wellfleet
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Wellfleet 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 Wellfleet to Boston?

The road trip is about 101.9 miles (164 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Sagamore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Wellfleet and 51.3 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers around Wellfleet and Light Rain Likely near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Sagamore

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

71 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

74 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

South Station

78 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

79 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wellfleet and Boston. Straight-line distance: 60.11 mi (96.73 km).

Wellfleet

#1 Wellfleet

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population2,728
Coordinates41.9376100, -70.0328000
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: Holbrook Avenue (-70.033166, 41.937594)
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 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
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
13.61 L · about $14.00
Round trip
$28.01
7.2 gal · 27.22 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wellfleet and Boston. The current time is 21:11:31.

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.