Origin
Rockport, MA
Late night in Rockport on Sunday
Local time
3:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockport, 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
39.2 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
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.
Rockport, MA
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Boston, MA
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Trip Overview
Embarking on this 39.8-mile journey from Rockport, MA, to Boston, MA, will take approximately 51 minutes of driving time. Since this is a short, single-day trip with no recommended stops and a minimal fuel cost of around $6, it's perfectly suited for a quick excursion. The route predominantly follows local roads like Broadway, Main Street, and Eastern Avenue, offering a direct connection between these two Northeast destinations. This drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaged local experience rather than a high-speed transit. You'll find it a straightforward trip, ideal for a single day with no need to break it up.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 20.1 mi | 27m |
| Broadway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Northeast Expressway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Tobin Bridge | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Bennett Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Eastern Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Newburyport Turnpike | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 20.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockport, MA and Boston, MA.
1
Start on Broadway Avenue
172 ft
·
12 sec
·
Broadway Avenue
2
Continue on MA 127A
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Broadway
3
Continue on MA 127
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on MA 127
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastern Avenue
5
Turn right onto MA 128
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
MA 128
6
Enter roundabout onto MA 128
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Yankee Division Highway
7
Continue on MA 128
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Yankee Division Highway
8
Enter roundabout onto MA 128
308 ft
·
4 sec
·
Yankee Division Highway
9
Continue on MA 128
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 63
Toward US 1: Danvers, Boston
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 1 South: Boston
Use the slight left lane.
12
Continue on US 1
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Newbury Street
13
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Broadway
14
Continue on US 1; MA 129
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Newburyport Turnpike
15
Continue on US 1; MA 129
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
17
Continue on US 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bennett Highway
Toward Boston
18
Continue on US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cutler Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 1
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on US 1
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tobin Bridge
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 93 North: Somerville, Charlestown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn right onto MA 99
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
New Rutherford Avenue
23
Continue on MA 99
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Washington Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
24
Turn right onto New Chardon Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
New Chardon Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn left onto Bulfinch Place
492 ft
·
18 sec
·
Bulfinch Place
26
Turn right onto Sudbury Street
121 ft
·
6 sec
·
Sudbury Street
27
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Cambridge Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
28
Continue on Tremont Street
190 ft
·
6 sec
·
Tremont Street
Use the straight lane.
29
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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Rockport, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 24 and 38.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
24 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Danvers, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 63
Toward US 1: Danvers, Boston
7
24.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 1 South: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 1 South: Boston
7
37.4 mi into trip
|
~52m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 93 North: Somerville, Charlestown
5
38.6 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
New Chardon Street
Turn right onto New Chardon Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
38.8 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
Bulfinch Place
Turn left onto Bulfinch Place
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.27 one way
$12.55 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.84 | $13.68 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.44 | $14.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.65 | $17.31 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
Newburyport Turnpike
(0.7 mi)
$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: 13.7 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 | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
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
3:46 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
2 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?
This 39.8-mile drive is classified as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share. Expect to navigate through familiar streets as you make your way from Rockport to Boston. The entire route consists of local roads, so there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of highway to anticipate. Instead, your driving experience will be defined by frequent turns and changes in direction, requiring your attention throughout the 51-minute duration. This intimate connection with local thoroughfares is the defining characteristic of this particular route.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.1 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 around 24 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 39.2 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 24 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 57m. Total distance: 39.2 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.1 miles on Yankee Division Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.05 in tolls one way, starting with Newburyport Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 24 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Salem Maritime 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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