How far is Whitman, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Whitman, MA to Boston, MA is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
24.04 mi
00h 39m
Flight
20.22 mi
32.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.22 mi
Kilometers
32.54 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.04 mi
Kilometers
38.69 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM EDT
Return by in Whitman
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitman
2026-04-23T03:55
Arrive Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Whitman
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
Quincy
MA

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From Whitman
11.7 mi
00h 19m
To Boston
12.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Street

    14 m · 7 sec · Central Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Avenue

    132 m · 17 sec · South Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street

    2707 ft · 46 sec · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Bedford Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Bedford Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1070 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Boston

    2159 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Pilgrims Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2711 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

  15. 15

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

    25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  21. 21

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Boston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 35%
Pilgrims Highway
4.15 mi · 17%
Main Street
3.41 mi · 14%
Bedford Street
2.97 mi · 12%
Washington Street
1.99 mi · 8%
South Station
1.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Continue on I 93 North: Boston

8.41 mi · 00h 11m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
20.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
00h 19m from Whitman
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Whitman and Partly Sunny near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Whitman and 12.4 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Whitman and Partly Sunny near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Quincy

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Quincy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.2 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Quincy.

RAIL

Back Bay station

12 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

12 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Route 128 station

13 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Boston. Straight-line distance: 20.22 mi (32.54 km).

Whitman

#1 Whitman

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population15,295
Coordinates42.0806600, -70.9356000
Altitude36
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: Central Street (-70.935668, 42.080645)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.21 L · about $3.31
Round trip
$6.61
1.7 gal · 6.42 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.31 $6.61
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.74 $7.47
Premium $4.80 $4.08 $8.16
Diesel $4.49 $3.81 $7.63

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 Whitman and Boston. The current time is 03:55:03.

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.