Origin
Lakeville, MA
Late night in Lakeville on Sunday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeville, 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
57m
Distance
40.8 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakeville, MA
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Boston, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Lakeville to Boston, you are looking at a manageable 42-mile journey that typically takes about 49 minutes. Because this is a short trip, it works perfectly as a quick day trip rather than an overnight stay. You will spend roughly $6 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly way to navigate between these two points in the Northeast. Expect a local drive that relies on surface streets rather than major interstates. It is a straightforward commute, so you won't need to worry about complex multi-day planning or excessive logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 17.5 mi | 20m |
| I 93 | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| Bedford Street | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| I 495 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Harding Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Amvets Highway
— 17.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville, MA and Boston, MA.
1
Start on Precinct Street
81 ft
·
3 sec
·
Precinct Street
2
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right
69 ft
·
6 sec
4
Turn right
41 ft
·
4 sec
5
Turn right onto Precinct Street
307 ft
·
13 sec
·
Precinct Street
6
Turn left onto MA 18
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Bedford Street
7
Enter roundabout onto US 44
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Harding Street
8
Continue on US 44
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Harding Street
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston
10
Merge onto I 495
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 495
11
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19A
Toward MA 24 North: Boston
12
Merge onto MA 24
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
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.
14
Merge onto I 93; US 1
12 mi
·
15 min
·
I 93; US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward South Station, Airport
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward South Station
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on Lincoln Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lincoln Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto Summer Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
Summer Street
20
Turn right onto Devonshire Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Devonshire Street
21
Turn left onto Franklin Street
173 ft
·
8 sec
·
Franklin Street
22
Turn right onto Arch Street
463 ft
·
20 sec
·
Arch Street
23
Turn left onto Milk Street
276 ft
·
11 sec
·
Milk Street
24
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Washington Street
25
At end of road, turn left onto Court Street
473 ft
·
20 sec
·
Court Street
26
Turn left onto Tremont Street
333 ft
·
11 sec
·
Tremont Street
27
Arrive at destination
Tremont Street
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 40.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Lakeville, 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 215 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 39.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward MA 24 North: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 19A
Toward MA 24 North: Boston
9
26.7 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
38.9 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
39.4 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
$6.53 one way
$13.06 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.75 | $15.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 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 | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
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
Boston, MA
Late night in Boston on Sunday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Canton, MA
20 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
13 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
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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway miles, meaning you will navigate surface roads for the entire duration. You will spend significant time on Precinct Street, Bedford Street, and the Middleborough Rotary as you transition toward the city. The longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Precinct Street, emphasizing the frequent turns and localized nature of this travel. This is a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention as you move through these specific regional roadways.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.5 mi on Amvets Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 around 4.3 miles in.
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 21 decision points packed into just 40.8 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: at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 26.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
247 ft
18 ft
Total Climb
273 ft
Total Descent
309 ft
Highest Point
247 ft
~20.4 mi in
Elevation Range
230 ft
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 57m. Total distance: 40.8 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 (38%). 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 17.5 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: at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 26.7 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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