Origin
Scituate, MA
Late night in Scituate on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scituate, MA to Boston, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
30 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scituate, MA
David Kanigan
Boston, MA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Scituate to Boston is 30 miles and takes about 47 minutes via Pilgrims Highway and MA 3, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip keeps you within the Northeast region, specifically within Massachusetts. Expect a local drive with frequent turns rather than a straightforward highway journey. It's a quick hop perfect for a day trip or an easy addition to a longer Massachusetts adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| MA 3 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Main Street | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Stockbridge Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Cornet Stetson Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| First Parish Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pilgrims Highway
— 10.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scituate, MA and Boston, MA.
1
Start on Allen Place
264 ft
·
14 sec
·
Allen Place
2
Turn right onto Front Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Front Street
3
Keep slight right at fork onto First Parish Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
First Parish Road
4
Turn left onto Stockbridge Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Stockbridge Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto Stockbridge Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Stockbridge Road
6
Turn left onto Country Way
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Country Way
7
Enter roundabout onto Cornet Stetson Road
146 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cornet Stetson Road
8
Continue on Cornet Stetson Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cornet Stetson Road
9
Continue on MA 123
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on MA 123
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Webster Street
11
Turn left onto MA 53
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Washington Street
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward MA 3 North: Braintree, Boston
Use the left lane.
13
Merge onto MA 3
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on MA 3
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
MA 3
Exit 43B
Toward I 93 North: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward South Station, Airport
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward South Station
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on Lincoln Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lincoln Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto Summer Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
Summer Street
20
Turn right onto Devonshire Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Devonshire Street
21
Turn left onto Franklin Street
173 ft
·
8 sec
·
Franklin Street
22
Turn right onto Arch Street
463 ft
·
20 sec
·
Arch Street
23
Turn left onto Milk Street
276 ft
·
11 sec
·
Milk Street
24
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Washington Street
25
At end of road, turn left onto Court Street
473 ft
·
20 sec
·
Court Street
26
Turn left onto Tremont Street
333 ft
·
11 sec
·
Tremont Street
27
Arrive at destination
Tremont Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15 miles from Scituate, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 28.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Front Street
Turn right onto Front Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Cornet Stetson Road
Enter roundabout onto Cornet Stetson Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
8.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward MA 3 North: Braintree, Boston
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward MA 3 North: Braintree, Boston
7
28.2 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
28.7 mi into trip
|
~43m 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
$4.80 one way
$9.60 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.24 | $10.47 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (60% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Areas Of Fog then Cloudy
NE 5 to 9 mph
3% chance
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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive has a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll encounter more intersections and changes in direction than you might expect on a highway. With only 29% highway share, much of your journey will be on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 10.7 miles on Pilgrims Highway. Be prepared for a varied driving experience, transitioning between faster-paced highway sections and more deliberate local street navigation.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on Pilgrims 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 0.1 miles in near Front Street.
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 19 decision points packed into just 30 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (Cornet Stetson Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Scituate, MA and Boston, MA, road signs point toward Station and Airport.
Station
28.2 mi in
|
~42m
Airport
28.2 mi in
|
~42m
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 47m. Total distance: 30 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m 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 10.7 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 0.1 miles (Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (Cornet Stetson Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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