How far is West Newbury, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from West Newbury, MA to Boston, MA is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.41 mi
00h 45m
Flight
30.82 mi
49.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.82 mi
Kilometers
49.6 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.41 mi
Kilometers
60.21 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Wed, Apr 22, 10:03 PM EDT
Return by in West Newbury
Wed, Apr 22, 10:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Newbury
2026-04-22T21:18
Arrive Boston
Wed, Apr 22, 10:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Newbury
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Danvers
MA

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

From West Newbury
17.7 mi
00h 22m
To Boston
19.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
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 West Newbury and Boston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Newbury and Boston.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2719 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    3259 ft · 1 min · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Maple Street

    52 m · 3 sec · Maple Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Ash Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Ash Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Moody Street

    3070 ft · 1 min · Moody Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    892 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Central Street

    1411 ft · 28 sec · Central Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: Peabody, Boston

    1703 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    15 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Boston

    2970 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Newburyport Turnpike

    59 m · 3 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Broadway

    1 km · 58 sec · Broadway

  14. 14

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1561 ft · 27 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Broadway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Broadway

  16. 16

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Bennett Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Cutler Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cutler Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Northeast Expressway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Tobin Bridge

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Tobin Bridge

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Somerville, Charlestown

    2406 ft · 59 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto New Rutherford Avenue

    944 ft · 21 sec · New Rutherford Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on North Washington Street

    2946 ft · 2 min · North Washington Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto New Chardon Street

    1220 ft · 52 sec · New Chardon Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Bulfinch Place

    150 m · 19 sec · Bulfinch Place

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Sudbury Street

    37 m · 6 sec · Sudbury Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    888 ft · 38 sec · Cambridge Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Tremont Street

    58 m · 7 sec · Tremont Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Newbury 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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
15.3 mi · 41%
Broadway
3.81 mi · 10%
Northeast Expressway
3.12 mi · 8%
Ash Street
2.27 mi · 6%
Tobin Bridge
1.73 mi · 5%
Bennett Highway
1.49 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

15 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danvers
00h 22m from West Newbury
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West Newbury 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 West Newbury to Boston?

The road trip is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Danvers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from West Newbury and 19.7 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers around West Newbury and Light Rain Likely near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Danvers

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

19 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

25 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

North Station

26 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

27 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Newbury and Boston. Straight-line distance: 30.82 mi (49.6 km).

West Newbury

#1 West Newbury

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population4,781
Coordinates42.8014800, -70.9897800
Altitude40
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 (-70.989258, 42.800977)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5 L · about $5.13
Round trip
$10.27
2.64 gal · 10 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.13 $10.27
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.80 $11.61
Premium $4.80 $6.33 $12.67
Diesel $4.49 $5.92 $11.85

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 West Newbury and Boston. The current time is 21:18:35.

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.