Origin
Carver, MA
Late night in Carver on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carver, MA to Boston, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
45.3 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carver, MA
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Boston, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Carver to Boston, you are looking at a manageable 45.3-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes. This trek is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you can easily head into the city and return home without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $7 on fuel, making this an affordable transit option within the Northeast region. You will primarily utilize Pilgrims Highway and MA 3, transitioning from the quieter atmosphere of Carver into the urban landscape of Boston. Because the trip is straightforward, it serves as a reliable connection between these two Massachusetts locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 27.7 mi | 35m |
| MA 3 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| South Meadow Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Samoset Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Seven Hills Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pilgrims Highway
— 27.7 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carver, MA and Boston, MA.
1
Start on this road
200 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto South Meadow Road
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
South Meadow Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Federal Furnace Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Federal Furnace Road
4
Turn left onto Seven Hills Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Seven Hills Road
5
Turn slight right onto Samoset Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Samoset Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward MA 3 North
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto MA 3; US 44
28 mi
·
35 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on MA 3
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
MA 3
Exit 43B
Toward I 93 North: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward South Station, Airport
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward South Station
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on Lincoln Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lincoln Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto Summer Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
Summer Street
14
Turn right onto Devonshire Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Devonshire Street
15
Turn left onto Franklin Street
173 ft
·
8 sec
·
Franklin Street
16
Turn right onto Arch Street
463 ft
·
20 sec
·
Arch Street
17
Turn left onto Milk Street
276 ft
·
11 sec
·
Milk Street
18
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Washington Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto Court Street
473 ft
·
20 sec
·
Court Street
20
Turn left onto Tremont Street
333 ft
·
11 sec
·
Tremont Street
21
Arrive at destination
Tremont Street
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Carver, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 4.8 and 43.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Federal Furnace Road
At end of road, turn left onto Federal Furnace Road
Navigation decision point
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward MA 3 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward MA 3 North
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
MA 3; US 44 / Pilgrims Highway
Merge onto MA 3; US 44 / Pilgrims Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
43.4 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward South Station, Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward South Station, Airport
7
43.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward South Station
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward South Station
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.25 one way
$14.50 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.91 | $15.81 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 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 | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Boston, MA
Late night in Boston on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 5m 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?
Expect a mix of driving styles as you navigate this route, which is best described as a turn-heavy local drive. You will spend about 19% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 27.7 miles along the Pilgrims Highway. The experience shifts from more technical local roads, like South Meadow Road, to the faster, more consistent pace of the main highway sections. This variability keeps you engaged behind the wheel, requiring you to transition between slower local traffic and the higher-speed flow of the primary thoroughfares. It is a practical drive that balances regional accessibility with the necessity of navigating tighter local turns.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.7 mi on Pilgrims Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in near Federal Furnace Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.3 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: at 4.8 miles (Federal Furnace Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (MA 3; US 44 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 1h 5m. Total distance: 45.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.7 miles on Pilgrims 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 Boston, 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: at 4.8 miles (Federal Furnace Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (MA 3; US 44 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Boston, 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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