How far is West Chatham, MA from Boston, MA?
The driving distance from West Chatham, MA to Boston, MA is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chatham and Boston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chatham and Boston.
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Start on Barn Hill Road
135 m · 20 sec · Barn Hill Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
36 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1018 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
28 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Meeting House Road
77 m · 8 sec · Meeting House Road
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Continue on Meetinghouse Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Meetinghouse Road
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Turn left onto Old Queen Anne Road
1120 ft · 22 sec · Old Queen Anne Road
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Continue on Queen Anne Road
1 km · 1 min · Queen Anne Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Queen Anne Road
35 m · 3 sec · Queen Anne Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Queen Anne Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Queen Anne Road
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Turn right onto Pleasant Lake Avenue
1586 ft · 39 sec · Pleasant Lake Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston
1267 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
26.8 mi · 37 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Continue on Sagamore Bridge
2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge
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Continue on Pilgrim Highway
1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
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Continue on Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on I 93 North: Boston
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport
2666 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Station
2711 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Summer Street
25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street
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Turn right onto Devonshire Street
687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Arch Street
141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street
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Turn left onto Milk Street
84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street
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Continue on Washington Street
737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Court Street
144 m · 20 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Tremont Street
102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Chatham and Boston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving West Chatham and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Boston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Chatham to Boston?
The road trip is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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 43.4 miles from West Chatham and 44.2 miles from Boston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.02 one way or $24.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Chatham and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Boston.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plymouth.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chatham and Boston. Straight-line distance: 72.1 mi (116.03 km).
#1 West Chatham
Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
| Population | 1,410 |
| Coordinates | 41.6812200, -69.9911300 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boston
The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.
| Population | 691,531 |
| Coordinates | 42.3584300, -71.0597700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tremont Street (-71.060035, 42.358548)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $12.02 | $24.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $13.59 | $27.17 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $14.83 | $29.66 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $13.87 | $27.74 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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