Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
45.7 mi
74 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boston, MA
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Freetown, MA
Tappiah Sesay
Boston to Freetown is 45.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 3 minutes via I 93, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Northeast region of Massachusetts to another part of the same state. Expect a local feel with plenty of turns, rather than a straightforward highway cruise. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion, offering a straightforward journey without the need for overnight stays.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 27.9 mi | 32m |
| Southeast Expressway | 8 mi | 10m |
| I 93 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Slab Bridge Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Devonshire Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Boston, MA and Freetown, MA.
Start on Tremont Street
Turn left onto School Street
At end of road, turn left onto Washington Street
Turn right onto Water Street
Turn right onto Devonshire Street
Continue on Otis Street
Continue on Kingston Street
Turn left onto Essex Street
Turn slight right
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1
Take the exit
Continue on MA 24
Take the exit
At end of road, turn left onto North Main Street
Turn left onto MA 79
Keep slight right at fork onto Elm Street
Continue on Slab Bridge Road
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Boston, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 42 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto School Street
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1 toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Assonet, Freetown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$7.31 one way
$14.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.98 | $15.95 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Boston on Tuesday
Local time
4:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Areas Of Fog then Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Freetown on Tuesday
Local time
4:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
58°F
Canton, MA
23 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is characterized by its "Turn-heavy local drive" profile, meaning you'll encounter frequent turns and less of a monotonous highway feel. Only 27% of this drive is on highways like I 93 and Southeast Expressway, so be prepared for a more engaging experience navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 27.9 miles along Amvets Highway. This suggests a drive where you'll be actively involved in navigating, with segments that require more attention to turns and local traffic patterns.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near School Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.7 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (School Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (I 93; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Boston, MA to Freetown, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Assonet along the way.
Assonet
A city of history and tradition, Boston offers a proud legacy of culture, education, and numerous sporting championships. The "shining city on a hill"s independent spirit has been displayed to the world ever since colonists were angry over a British tax on their beloved tea and dumped shiploads of it into the harbor in protest. In the early 1600s, the peninsula in Massachusetts that would become known as Boston was controlled by Native Americans until John Smith (English soldier, explorer, colonial governor, Admiral of New England, and author) named the area New England to attract European settlers. Boston was founded in 1630 by John Winthrop, making it one of the oldest cities in the U.S. No other American city has made more of an effort to preserve its history, and you'll find buildings that pre-date the republic dotted throughout the region.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 45.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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