Origin
Sandwich, MA
Late night in Sandwich on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandwich, 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
1h 17m
Distance
56.4 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sandwich, MA
Costin Cerednicenco
Boston, MA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 56.4-mile drive from Sandwich to Boston, Massachusetts, will take you about 1 hour and 17 minutes. It's a convenient day trip, easily accomplished without an overnight stay. You'll be traveling through the Northeast region of the US, staying within Massachusetts. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $9. The route primarily utilizes Pilgrims Highway, MA 3, and Route 6A, offering a local feel for most of the way. Consider this an easy hop to your destination, perfect for a quick visit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 42.3 mi | 53m |
| MA 3 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Route 6A | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Cranberry Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Sandwich Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Sagamore Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pilgrim Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pilgrims Highway
— 42.3 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandwich, MA and Boston, MA.
1
Start on Jarves Street
73 ft
·
10 sec
·
Jarves Street
2
Turn left onto MA 6A
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 6A
3
Continue on MA 6A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sandwich Road
4
Turn left onto MA 6A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cranberry Highway
5
Take the ramp onto MA 6A
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
MA 6A
6
Merge onto US 6
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Sagamore Bridge
7
Continue on US 6
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pilgrim Highway
8
Continue on MA 3
42 mi
·
53 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on MA 3
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
MA 3
Exit 43B
Toward I 93 North: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward South Station, Airport
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward South Station
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on Lincoln Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lincoln Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto Summer Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
Summer Street
15
Turn right onto Devonshire Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Devonshire Street
16
Turn left onto Franklin Street
173 ft
·
8 sec
·
Franklin Street
17
Turn right onto Arch Street
463 ft
·
20 sec
·
Arch Street
18
Turn left onto Milk Street
276 ft
·
11 sec
·
Milk Street
19
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Washington Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto Court Street
473 ft
·
20 sec
·
Court Street
21
Turn left onto Tremont Street
333 ft
·
11 sec
·
Tremont Street
22
Arrive at destination
Tremont Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.2 miles from Sandwich, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 54.5 and 56 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
54.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
55 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
5
55.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
Summer Street
At end of road, turn left onto Summer Street
Navigation decision point
5
56 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
Franklin Street
Turn left onto Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
5
56 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
Arch Street
Turn right onto Arch Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.03 one way
$18.05 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.84 | $19.69 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.45 | $24.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.90 | $3.61 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
12:35 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
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
1h 17m 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 for this 56.4-mile stretch. With only 18% highway share, you'll spend most of your time on surface streets and local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 42.3 miles on Pilgrims Highway, but be prepared for frequent turns and changes in speed limits as you navigate. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; rather, it's a more engaged driving experience that requires attention to the road ahead, especially as you approach the denser areas around Boston.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.3 mi on Pilgrims Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 54.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 56.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 54.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.8 miles (Summer Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Sandwich, MA
Full guide →Sandwich is on Cape Cod in Massachusetts at the east end of the Cape Cod Canal, and includes the villages of East Sandwich and Forestdale. It is the oldest town on the Cape, settled in 1637. Sandwich is famous for the glassware produced here in the 1800s. It is also home to numerous gift and antique stores, art galleries, and rare book stores.
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 1h 17m. Total distance: 56.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.3 miles on Pilgrims 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 54.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.8 miles (Summer Street): Navigation decision point.
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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