Origin
Boston, MA
Night in Boston on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boston, MA to Norfolk, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
31.4 mi
50 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
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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Norfolk, MA
Renata Meneses
Trip Overview
Boston to Norfolk is 31.4 miles and takes about 47 minutes via Southeast Expressway and I-95, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive entirely within Massachusetts. Given its short distance and duration, it's perfectly suited for a single-day trip. You'll primarily be on major interstates, making it a quick commute rather than an extended exploration. Consider this route if you need to get from Boston to Norfolk efficiently with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Expressway | 8 mi | 10m |
| I 93 | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| I 95 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Common Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Norfolk Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast Expressway
— 8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston, MA and Norfolk, MA.
1
Start on Tremont Street
230 ft
·
16 sec
·
Tremont Street
2
Turn left onto School Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
School Street
Use the left lane.
3
At end of road, turn left onto Washington Street
110 ft
·
4 sec
·
Washington Street
4
Turn right onto Water Street
210 ft
·
11 sec
·
Water Street
5
Turn right onto Devonshire Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Devonshire Street
6
Continue on Otis Street
485 ft
·
18 sec
·
Otis Street
7
Continue on Kingston Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Kingston Street
8
Turn left onto Essex Street
244 ft
·
8 sec
·
Essex Street
9
Turn slight right
86 ft
·
5 sec
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 93 South: Quincy
11
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
I 93; US 1
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1A
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
this road
Exit 1A
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
16
Merge onto I 95
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 95
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 19
Toward US 1: Foxboro, Wrentham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto US 1
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
General Edwards Highway
19
Turn right onto Old Post Road
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Old Post Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn slight left onto Common Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Common Street
21
Turn sharp left onto MA 1A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
22
Turn right onto Norfolk Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Norfolk Street
23
Continue on West Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Street
24
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
25
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
26
Enter roundabout onto MA 115
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Union Street
27
Continue on MA 115
105 ft
·
9 sec
·
Union Street
28
Continue on MA 115
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
Union Street
29
Arrive at destination
MA 115
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.7 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
School Street
Turn left onto School Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
10 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 93; US 1
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. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode...
8
16.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
6
17.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95 toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
8
23.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Foxboro, Wrentham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19
Toward US 1: Foxboro, Wrentham
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.03 one way
$10.05 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Norfolk, MA
Night in Norfolk on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Cloudy
NW 1 mph
6% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 71% of the journey taking place on major roadways like the Southeast Expressway and I-95. You can expect stretches of consistent speed, including an uninterrupted 8-mile segment on the Southeast Expressway. The character is less about winding roads and more about efficient travel on well-maintained, high-speed infrastructure. The transition between the Southeast Expressway and I-95 is seamless, maintaining the interstate feel throughout the entire trip.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on Southeast Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southeast Expressway and I 93. 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.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 31.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (School Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (I 93; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Boston, MA to Norfolk, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Wrentham along the way.
Wrentham
23.9 mi in
|
~34m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 31.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on Southeast Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Norfolk, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (School Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (I 93; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Norfolk, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
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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