Origin
Dighton, MA
Morning in Dighton on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dighton, 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 2m
Distance
45.1 mi
73 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dighton, MA
Ron Lach
Boston, MA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 45.1-mile drive from Dighton, MA to Boston, MA takes about 1 hour and 2 minutes, making it a perfect option for a day trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $7, so you won't break the bank on gas for this journey. You'll primarily be navigating Amvets Highway and I-93, with a significant portion on local roads. This route stays within the Northeast region, so you're not crossing any major geographic divides. Its relatively short length and manageable duration mean you can easily fit it into a single day without needing an overnight stop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 25.1 mi | 29m |
| I 93 | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| Somerset Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Porter Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Padelford Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Center Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 25.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dighton, MA and Boston, MA.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
22 ft
·
1 sec
·
Pleasant Street
2
Keep slight left at fork onto Pleasant Street
208 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pleasant Street
3
Turn slight left onto Main Street
452 ft
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto MA 138
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
County Street
5
Continue on MA 138
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Somerset Avenue
6
Turn right onto Center Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
7
Continue on Elm Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
8
Continue on Bay View Avenue
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bay View Avenue
9
Continue on South Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
10
Turn slight right onto Porter Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Porter Street
11
Continue on Padelford Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Padelford Street
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward MA 24 North: Boston
13
Merge onto MA 24
25 mi
·
29 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 41A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 93; US 1
12 mi
·
15 min
·
I 93; US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward South Station, Airport
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward South Station
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on Lincoln Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lincoln Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto Summer Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
Summer Street
21
Turn right onto Devonshire Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Devonshire Street
22
Turn left onto Franklin Street
173 ft
·
8 sec
·
Franklin Street
23
Turn right onto Arch Street
463 ft
·
20 sec
·
Arch Street
24
Turn left onto Milk Street
276 ft
·
11 sec
·
Milk Street
25
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Washington Street
26
At end of road, turn left onto Court Street
473 ft
·
20 sec
·
Court Street
27
Turn left onto Tremont Street
333 ft
·
11 sec
·
Tremont Street
28
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 22.5 miles from Dighton, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 43.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pleasant Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Pleasant Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
MA 24 / Amvets Highway
Merge onto MA 24 / Amvets Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
31 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 41A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
7
43.2 mi into trip
|
~56m 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
43.7 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
$7.22 one way
$14.44 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.56 | $17.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
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 | 13.5 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.89 |
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
Morning in Boston on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Canton, MA
23 mi in
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
6 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 2m 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 turn-heavy local drive for much of this 45.1-mile trip, with 26% of the route utilizing highways like I-93. While the longest uninterrupted stretch is 25.1 miles on Amvets Highway, you'll encounter more frequent turns and changes in road character as you approach Boston. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; rather, it's a journey that requires your attention as you transition from more open roads to the busier urban environment. The blend of highway and local travel means you’ll experience varied driving conditions throughout the 1 hour and 2 minute journey.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.1 mi on Amvets Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 Pleasant Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.1 miles you will encounter 16 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 (Pleasant Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.9 miles (MA 24 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 2m. Total distance: 45.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m 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 25.1 miles on Amvets 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: near the start (Pleasant Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.9 miles (MA 24 / Amvets Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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