Origin
Norton, MA
Morning in Norton on Sunday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norton, 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
53m
Distance
36.8 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norton, MA
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Boston, MA
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Trip Overview
This 36.8-mile drive from Norton, MA, to Boston, MA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 53 minutes to complete. You'll navigate a mix of main roads, including the Yankee Division Highway, I-95, and MA-140, with 43% of the journey on highway. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $6, this route offers a practical and straightforward connection between two points within the Northeast region. It's a convenient option if you're looking for a relatively short and efficient transit between these Massachusetts locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 14.7 mi | 19m |
| I 95 | 12.5 mi | 14m |
| MA 140 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Mansfield Avenue | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 14.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norton, MA and Boston, MA.
1
Start on this road
111 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto MA 140
175 ft
·
11 sec
·
Taunton Avenue
3
Turn left onto MA 123; MA 140
157 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Turn right onto MA 140
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Mansfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on MA 140
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
6
Turn left onto MA 140
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 140
Toward I 495 North, MA 140 North: Marlboro
7
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 140
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
MA 140
Exit 31 / Old Exit 12
Toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 95 North: Boston
9
Merge onto I 95
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North: Boston
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on I 93; US 1
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward South Station, Airport
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward South Station
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on Lincoln Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lincoln Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto Summer Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
Summer Street
17
Turn right onto Devonshire Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Devonshire Street
18
Turn left onto Franklin Street
173 ft
·
8 sec
·
Franklin Street
19
Turn right onto Arch Street
463 ft
·
20 sec
·
Arch Street
20
Turn left onto Milk Street
276 ft
·
11 sec
·
Milk Street
21
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Washington Street
22
At end of road, turn left onto Court Street
473 ft
·
20 sec
·
Court Street
23
Turn left onto Tremont Street
333 ft
·
11 sec
·
Tremont Street
24
Arrive at destination
Tremont Street
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Norton, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 35.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 140 / Mansfield Avenue
Turn right onto MA 140 / Mansfield Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
MA 140
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 140 toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 31 / Old Exit 12
Toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
7
19.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward I 93 North: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 26
Toward I 93 North: Boston
7
34.9 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
35.4 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
$5.89 one way
$11.78 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| 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 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Boston, MA
Morning in Boston on Sunday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Canton, MA
18 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
20 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
53m 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 mixed drive on this route, blending highway speeds with more local road conditions. While 43% of the journey utilizes highways, you'll also encounter stretches on the Yankee Division Highway and MA-140 that may offer a different driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.7 miles on the Yankee Division Highway, providing a period of consistent travel. The road's personality shifts as you progress, moving from potentially faster-paced highway segments to more varied driving environments as you approach your destination.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.7 mi on Yankee Division 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 0.1 miles in near MA 140 / Mansfield Avenue.
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 17 decision points packed into just 36.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MA 140 / Mansfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (MA 140): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Norton, MA and Boston, MA, road signs point toward Station and Airport.
Station
34.9 mi in
|
~48m
Airport
34.9 mi in
|
~48m
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 53m. Total distance: 36.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). 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 14.7 miles on Yankee Division 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 0.1 miles (MA 140 / Mansfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (MA 140): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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