Origin
Wareham Center, MA
Night in Wareham Center on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wareham Center, 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 10m
Distance
53.4 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wareham Center, MA
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Boston, MA
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Trip Overview
Embarking on a road trip from Wareham Center, MA, to Boston, MA, covers 53.4 miles and is estimated to take about 1 hour and 10 minutes. This route, entirely within Massachusetts, is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, so no overnight stays are necessary. The primary roads you'll navigate include I-495 and I-93, forming the backbone of this journey. With a projected fuel cost of around $9, it's an economical option for a quick trip. The drive offers a mixed experience, transitioning from highways to potentially more urban approaches as you near your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 18.7 mi | 21m |
| Amvets Highway | 17.5 mi | 20m |
| I 93 | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| Cranberry Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Tremont Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 18.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wareham Center, MA and Boston, MA.
1
Start on this road
74 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Main Street
3
Keep slight right at fork onto Tremont Road
391 ft
·
7 sec
·
Tremont Road
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Tremont Road
426 ft
·
8 sec
·
Tremont Road
5
Turn straight onto MA 28
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Cranberry Highway
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 195 East
7
Merge onto I 195
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 195
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40B
Toward I 495 North: Marlboro
9
Continue on I 495
19 mi
·
21 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19A
Toward MA 24 North: Boston
11
Merge onto MA 24
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 41A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 93; US 1
12 mi
·
15 min
·
I 93; US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward South Station, Airport
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward South Station
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on Lincoln Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lincoln Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto Summer Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
Summer Street
19
Turn right onto Devonshire Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Devonshire Street
20
Turn left onto Franklin Street
173 ft
·
8 sec
·
Franklin Street
21
Turn right onto Arch Street
463 ft
·
20 sec
·
Arch Street
22
Turn left onto Milk Street
276 ft
·
11 sec
·
Milk Street
23
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Washington Street
24
At end of road, turn left onto Court Street
473 ft
·
20 sec
·
Court Street
25
Turn left onto Tremont Street
333 ft
·
11 sec
·
Tremont Street
26
Arrive at destination
Tremont Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 26.7 miles from Wareham Center, 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 0.3 and 52 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Tremont Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Tremont Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North: Marlboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 40B
Toward I 495 North: Marlboro
9
39.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 41A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
7
51.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
52 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
$8.55 one way
$17.09 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.32 | $18.64 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.79 | $23.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.48 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Night in Boston on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Canton, MA
27 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
10 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 10m 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 drive is characterized as a mixed experience, with 57% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll encounter an uninterrupted stretch of 18.7 miles on I-495, offering a chance to maintain a consistent speed. As you progress, the roads will transition, moving from the open feel of the interstate to more varied conditions as you approach the Boston metropolitan area. Expect a blend of faster highway driving and potentially more stop-and-go traffic closer to your destination.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 0.3 miles in near Tremont Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.4 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.3 miles (Tremont Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 39.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 53.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). 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 18.7 miles on I 495. 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 0.3 miles (Tremont Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 39.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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