Arlington, MA Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, Arlington, MA is a convenient base with 16 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 33 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Arlington, MA spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
16
Longest Drive
59.2 mi
Fall River, MA
Quickest Drive
17m
Newton, MA
Plan Around Arlington, MA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Arlington, MA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Arlington, MA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Arlington, MA
Driving from Arlington, MA
The typical drive from Arlington, MA covers about 33 miles and takes around 50m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 59 miles (1h 20m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Arlington, MA are Fall River, MA (59.2 mi, 1h 20m), Plymouth, MA (47.5 mi, 1h 8m), Brockton, MA (32.3 mi, 50m), Framingham, MA (18.9 mi, 34m), and Newton, MA (7.7 mi, 17m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 33-mile drive from Arlington, MA, expect to burn about 1.3 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Arlington, MA and 11 routes heading into Arlington, MA, covering 16 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 59 miles.
The longest mapped route from Arlington, MA covers 59 miles and takes approximately 1h 20m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.
The average route from Arlington, MA runs about 33 miles with a drive time of roughly 50m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Arlington, MA include Fall River, MA, Plymouth, MA, Brockton, MA and Framingham, MA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Arlington, MA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
46,015
Median Income
$141,440
Median Home Value
$885,000
Median Age
41.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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