Canton, MA Road Trips

With 4 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Canton, MA works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 29 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Canton, MA head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

8

Longest Drive

48.6 mi

Worcester, MA

Quickest Drive

29m

Newton, MA

Plan Around Canton, MA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Canton, MA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

New Bedford, MA to Canton, MA 43 mi · 59m Lowell, MA to Canton, MA 39.5 mi · 57m Fall River, MA to Canton, MA 37.1 mi · 49m Boston, MA to Canton, MA 19.8 mi · 33m

Continue From Canton, MA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Canton, MA to Worcester, MA 48.6 mi · 1h 8m Canton, MA to Lynn, MA 31 mi · 50m Canton, MA to Boston, MA 19.6 mi · 34m Canton, MA to Newton, MA 15.5 mi · 29m

Trips from Canton, MA

Canton, MA to Worcester, MA

48.6 mi 1h 8m

Canton, MA to Lynn, MA

31 mi 50m

Canton, MA to Boston, MA

19.6 mi 34m

Canton, MA to Newton, MA

15.5 mi 29m

Driving from Canton, MA

Expect an average of 29 miles and about 45m behind the wheel when leaving Canton, MA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 49 miles (1h 8m), while the shortest is just 16 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Canton, MA include Worcester, MA (48.6 mi, 1h 8m), Lynn, MA (31 mi, 50m), Boston, MA (19.6 mi, 34m), and Newton, MA (15.5 mi, 29m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 29-mile drive from Canton, MA, expect to burn about 1.1 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 4 mapped routes leaving Canton, MA and 4 routes heading into Canton, MA, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 16 to 49 miles.

The longest mapped route from Canton, MA covers 49 miles and takes approximately 1h 8m. Shorter options start at just 16 miles.

The average route from Canton, MA runs about 29 miles with a drive time of roughly 45m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Canton, MA include Worcester, MA, Lynn, MA, Boston, MA and Newton, MA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.