Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
36.8 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newburyport, MA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Boston, MA
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Newburyport to Boston is 36.8 miles and takes about 52 minutes via I 95 and Northeast Expressway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive connects two points within the Northeast region, specifically Massachusetts. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. The route offers a practical way to travel between these two cities, primarily utilizing highway driving for efficiency.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 16.7 mi | 19m |
| Broadway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Northeast Expressway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Scotland Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Tobin Bridge | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Bennett Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Newbury Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Newburyport Turnpike | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Newburyport, MA and Boston, MA.
Start on Atkinson Street
Turn left onto Strong Street
Turn right onto Merrimac Street
Turn right onto MA 1A
Turn slight left
Turn straight onto US 1
Turn right onto Low Street
Turn left onto Henry Graf Jr. Road
Continue on Parker Street
Continue on Scotland Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn straight onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Continue on US 1
Continue on US 1; MA 129
Continue on US 1; MA 129
Continue on US 1
Continue on US 1
Continue on US 1
Continue on US 1
Continue on US 1
Take the exit
Turn right onto MA 99
Continue on MA 99
Turn right 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
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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.
A short stop after about 36.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Newburyport, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 35.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Merrimac Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Peabody, Boston
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 1 South: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 93 North: Somerville, Charlestown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$5.89 one way
$11.78 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Newburyport on Sunday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Areas Of Fog
Destination
Late night in Boston on Sunday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Areas Of Fog
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 trip features a mixed drive profile, with 58% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I 95, which will be the most uninterrupted stretch at 16.7 miles. Expect the character of the road to shift as you progress from the outer areas towards the denser urban environment of Boston. Initially, it might feel like a standard interstate commute, gradually transitioning to more complex expressway conditions as you approach your destination.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Merrimac Street.
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 36.8 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 0.1 miles (Merrimac Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 52m. Total distance: 36.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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