Origin
Boston, MA
Late night in Boston on Sunday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boston, MA to Rockport, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
39.3 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Rockport, MA
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Trip Overview
Boston to Rockport is 39.3 miles and takes about 57 minutes via Yankee Division Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Massachusetts, making it a convenient and quick escape from the city. Expect a mixed drive that transitions from highway speeds to local roads as you approach your coastal destination. Given its brevity, this trip is perfect for a spontaneous outing or as part of a larger New England adventure, requiring just one day to complete.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 21.2 mi | 29m |
| US 1 | 12.2 mi | 16m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Eastern Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Washington Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Causeway Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Staniford Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| New Rutherford Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 21.2 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston, MA and Rockport, MA.
1
Start on Tremont Street
230 ft
·
11 sec
·
Tremont Street
2
Turn right onto Beacon Street
302 ft
·
11 sec
·
Beacon Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto Somerset Street
340 ft
·
13 sec
·
Somerset Street
4
Turn left onto Ashburton Place
210 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ashburton Place
5
Keep slight right at fork onto Ashburton Place
253 ft
·
8 sec
·
Ashburton Place
6
Turn straight onto Bowdoin Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bowdoin Street
7
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
287 ft
·
19 sec
·
Cambridge Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Staniford Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Staniford Street
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto Causeway Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Causeway Street
10
Turn left onto North Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Washington Street
11
Continue on MA 99
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
New Rutherford Avenue
12
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge
13
Merge onto US 1
12 mi
·
16 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 95 South, MA 128 North: Waltham, Gloucester
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, MA 128 North: Gloucester, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 128
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Exit 64
Toward MA 128 North: Gloucester
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Enter roundabout onto MA 128
372 ft
·
5 sec
·
Yankee Division Highway
19
Continue on MA 128
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Yankee Division Highway
20
Enter roundabout onto MA 128
0.1 mi
·
6 sec
·
Yankee Division Highway
21
Continue on MA 128
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn left onto MA 127
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastern Avenue
23
Continue on MA 127
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
24
Continue on MA 127A
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Broadway
25
Continue on Broadway Avenue
172 ft
·
7 sec
·
Broadway Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
Broadway Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Beacon Street
Turn right onto Beacon Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ashburton Place
Keep slight right at fork onto Ashburton Place
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Staniford Street
Turn right onto Staniford Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
14.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, MA 128 North: Gloucester, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North, MA 128 North: Gloucester, Po...
8
15.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway toward MA 128 North: Gloucester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 64
Toward MA 128 North: Gloucester
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.29 one way
$12.58 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.86 | $13.72 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.68 | $17.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Rockport, MA
Late night in Rockport on Sunday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
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
2 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
57m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed driving experience, with 31% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches like the 21.2-mile segment on the Yankee Division Highway, providing a taste of faster travel. As you move from the highway, the route incorporates US 1 before eventually leading you onto Main Street in Rockport. This progression means the character of the drive changes, shifting from more open road conditions to a more town-centric environment as you get closer to the coast.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.2 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Beacon Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 18 decision points packed into just 39.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Beacon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Ashburton Place): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.4 miles (Staniford Street): 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.
Between Boston, MA and Rockport, MA, road signs point toward Gloucester and Portsmouth New Hampshire.
Gloucester
14.1 mi in
|
~21m
Portsmouth New Hampshire
14.2 mi in
|
~22m
About the Cities
Starting in Boston, MA
Full guide →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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 39.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.2 miles on Yankee Division Highway. 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 Rockport, 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 (Beacon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Ashburton Place): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.4 miles (Staniford Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Salem Maritime 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 Rockport, 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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