Origin
Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
Morning in Manchester-by-the-Sea on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester-by-the-Sea, 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
41m
Distance
30.9 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
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Boston, MA
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Trip Overview
This 30.9-mile drive from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Boston, Massachusetts, is a straightforward, single-day trip, taking approximately 41 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing local roads like Norwood Avenue, Desmond Avenue, and School Street, this route offers no highway driving, making it a more intimate journey through the Northeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of $5, it's an economical option for a quick excursion. Because it's such a short drive, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. The overall feel is that of a local transit, weaving through communities rather than a dedicated scenic byway.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Norwood Avenue | — | — |
| Desmond Avenue | — | — |
| School Street | — | — |
| MA 128 South | — | — |
| Yankee Division Highway | — | — |
| US 1 | — | — |
| US 1 South | — | — |
| Newbury Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Norwood Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA and Boston, MA.
1
Start on Brook Street
338 ft
·
20 sec
·
Brook Street
2
Turn right onto Norwood Avenue
328 ft
·
16 sec
·
Norwood Avenue
3
Turn right onto Desmond Avenue
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Desmond Avenue
4
Turn right onto School Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
School Street
5
Take the ramp slight right toward MA 128 South
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
MA 128 South
6
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Danvers, Boston
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 1: Danvers, Boston
8
Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South: Boston
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1 South: Boston
9
Continue on Newbury Street
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Newbury Street
10
Continue on Broadway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Broadway
11
Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Newburyport Turnpike
12
Continue on Broadway
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway
13
Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
14
Continue on Bennett Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bennett Highway
15
Continue on Cutler Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cutler Highway
16
Continue on Northeast Expressway
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
17
Continue on Tobin Bridge
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tobin Bridge
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Somerville, Charlestown
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 93 North: Somerville, Charlestown
19
Turn right onto New Rutherford Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
New Rutherford Avenue
20
Continue on North Washington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Washington Street
21
Turn right onto New Chardon Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
New Chardon Street
22
Turn left onto Bulfinch Place
492 ft
·
19 sec
·
Bulfinch Place
23
Turn right onto Sudbury Street
121 ft
·
6 sec
·
Sudbury Street
24
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Cambridge Street
25
Continue on Tremont Street
190 ft
·
7 sec
·
Tremont Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.95 one way
$9.89 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.87 | $11.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Morning in Boston on Sunday
Local time
6:28 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
19 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
41m 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 on this route, with a 0% highway share. The entire 30.9 miles will be on local roads, meaning you'll be navigating through towns and residential areas for the duration. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to speak of, as the drive is characterized by frequent turns and changes in road names, including Norwood Avenue, Desmond Avenue, and School Street. This road personality means you'll be constantly engaged, with the landscape likely shifting from coastal views to more inland suburban settings as you approach Boston.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Norwood Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA to Boston, MA is easy. At 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA to Boston, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 41m. Total distance: 30.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA to Boston, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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