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

The driving distance from West Wareham, MA to Boston, MA is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
51.06 mi
01h 01m
Flight
42.18 mi
67.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.18 mi
Kilometers
67.88 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.06 mi
Kilometers
82.17 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Sun, Apr 19, 7:29 AM EDT
Return by in West Wareham
Sun, Apr 19, 8:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Wareham
2026-04-19T06:27
Arrive Boston
Sun, Apr 19, 7:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Wareham
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
West Bridgewater
MA

City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From West Wareham
25.4 mi
00h 30m
To Boston
25.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Wareham Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Sunday
Using Wareham Center as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 20 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 West Wareham and Boston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road

    2320 ft · 48 sec · County Road

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1732 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    17.5 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    2471 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 16 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 West Wareham 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
17.5 mi · 34%
I 495 North
16.4 mi · 32%
I 93 North
12 mi · 24%
Main Street
1.09 mi · 2%
South Station
1.02 mi · 2%
MA 24 North
0.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

17.5 mi · 00h 20m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
42.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Bridgewater
00h 30m from West Wareham
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving West Wareham 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 West Wareham to Boston?

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

West Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from West Wareham and 25.7 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.00 one way or $14.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around West Wareham and Rain Showers Likely near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

24 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

37 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

39 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Wareham and Boston. Straight-line distance: 42.18 mi (67.88 km).

West Wareham

#1 West Wareham

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Population2,064
Coordinates41.7898300, -70.7603100
Altitude18
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 (-70.76033, 41.789824)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060035, 42.358548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.82 L · about $7.00
Round trip
$14.00
3.6 gal · 13.64 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.00 $14.00
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.91 $15.83
Premium $4.80 $8.64 $17.28
Diesel $4.49 $8.08 $16.16

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 West Wareham and Boston. The current time is 06:27:35.

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.