Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6.3 mi
10 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Revere, MA
Kelly
Boston, MA
Wikimedia Commons
City of Revere to Boston is 6.3 miles and takes about 12m via East Boston Expressway and Sumner Tunnel, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short connector between two points in the Northeast region of Massachusetts is mostly surface roads with a brief highway stint. It's a quick hop, perfect for getting from one area to another without a significant time commitment. Consider this for a straightforward transition, especially if you're already in the Revere area and heading into the heart of Boston.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Boston Expressway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Sumner Tunnel | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| McClellan Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lee Burbank Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Shore Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| New Chardon Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cambridge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between City of Revere, MA and Boston, MA.
Start on Revere Street
Turn right onto MA 1A
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
Continue on MA 1A
Enter roundabout onto MA 1A
Continue on MA 1A
Merge onto MA 1A
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 1A
Continue on MA 1A
Continue on MA 1A
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 1A
Continue on MA 1A
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto New Chardon Street
Turn left onto Bulfinch Place
Turn right onto Sudbury Street
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
Continue on Tremont Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 5.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 1A / East Boston Expressway toward MA 1A South: Sumner Tunnel
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 North: Government Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward Government Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward Government Center, Faneuil Hall
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Bulfinch Place
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.01 one way
$2.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.10 | $2.20 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.20 | $2.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.55 | $0.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Morning in City of Revere on Tuesday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Clear
Destination
Morning in Boston on Tuesday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Clear
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 drive covers 6.3 miles with about 27% on highways. You'll spend the longest stretch, 1.2 miles, on the East Boston Expressway before entering the Sumner Tunnel. Expect a shift to surface roads after the tunnel, navigating through the urban landscape of Boston. The transition from expressway to city streets involves merging and navigating 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 around 3.7 miles in near MA 1A / East Boston Expressway.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 6.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 12m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (MA 1A / East Boston Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between City of Revere, MA and Boston, MA, road signs point toward Government Center and Faneuil Hall.
Government Center
Faneuil Hall
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Boston, MA
Hours: Mo-Su 07:00-19:00
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, right off the route
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Charlestown, MA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
Boston, MA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
Boston, MA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-16:00
Visit websiteCafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Cuisine: sandwich
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Boston, MA
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 00:00-02:00, 11:00-00:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Cuisine: italian;panini;sandwich;pizza;calzone;zuppe
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Revere, MA
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: 24/7
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Cuisine: italian
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Boston, MA
Cuisine: french
Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00
Visit websiteAttraction
Near the end, right off the route
Park
Near the end, right off the route
Attraction
Near the end, short detour
Cambridge, MA
Visit websitePark
Near the end, right off the route
Park
Near the end, short detour
Museum
Near the end, right off the route
MA
Visit websiteMuseum
Near the end, right off the route
Boston, MA
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-15:00
Visit websiteMuseum
Near the end, right off the route
MA
Visit websiteArtwork
Near the end, right off the route
Museum
Near the end, right off the route
Boston, MA
Visit websiteMuseum
Near the end, right off the route
MA
Hotel
Near the end, right off the route
Boston, MA
Visit websiteHotel
Near the end, right off the route
Boston, MA
Visit websiteHotel
Near the end, right off the route
Boston, MA
Visit websiteHotel
Near the end, right off the route
Boston, MA
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
Boston, MA
Visit websiteHotel
Near the end, short detour
Boston, MA
Hours: 24/7
Visit websitePoints of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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 12m. Total distance: 6.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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