Origin
Whitman, MA
Late night in Whitman on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whitman, 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
36m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitman, MA
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Boston, MA
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Trip Overview
Driving from Whitman to Boston covers a manageable 23.4 miles, typically taking about 36 minutes depending on local traffic flow. This short distance makes it a perfect day trip, requiring only a single day to complete without the need for an overnight stay. You will navigate through the Northeast region using a combination of MA 3, the Pilgrims Highway, and local Main Street stretches. With a fuel cost of approximately $4, this trip remains an affordable transit between the suburbs and the city. Because the route is direct and efficient, it serves as a practical link for those needing to move between these two Massachusetts locations quickly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MA 3 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Pilgrims Highway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Bedford Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| Washington Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Devonshire Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MA 3
— 8.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman, MA and Boston, MA.
1
Start on Central Street
46 ft
·
7 sec
·
Central Street
2
Turn left onto MA 27
433 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Avenue
3
Turn right onto Washington Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto MA 18
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Washington Street
5
Continue on MA 18
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Bedford Street
6
Continue on MA 18
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on MA 18
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward MA 3 North: Boston
9
Merge onto MA 3
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on MA 3
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
MA 3
Exit 43B
Toward I 93 North: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward South Station, Airport
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward South Station
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on Lincoln Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lincoln Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto Summer Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
Summer Street
16
Turn right onto Devonshire Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Devonshire Street
17
Turn left onto Franklin Street
173 ft
·
8 sec
·
Franklin Street
18
Turn right onto Arch Street
463 ft
·
20 sec
·
Arch Street
19
Turn left onto Milk Street
276 ft
·
11 sec
·
Milk Street
20
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Washington Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto Court Street
473 ft
·
20 sec
·
Court Street
22
Turn left onto Tremont Street
333 ft
·
11 sec
·
Tremont Street
23
Arrive at destination
Tremont Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 8.7 and 22.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway
Merge onto MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
21.5 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
22 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
22.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Summer Street
At end of road, turn left onto Summer Street
Navigation decision point
5
22.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Franklin Street
Turn left onto Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.74 one way
$7.49 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.44 | $8.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
1:59 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
23 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
36m 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 driving experience as you transition from smaller roads onto the faster-paced sections of the route. Highway travel accounts for 37% of your journey, offering a brief change of pace compared to local driving. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 8.4 miles while traveling on MA 3, which provides a steady flow before you navigate back into denser areas. The route requires you to stay alert as the road character shifts from the surface streets of Whitman to the more structured design of the Pilgrims Highway. It is a straightforward commute that balances suburban navigation with standard highway movement.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.4 mi on MA 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.7 miles in near MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway.
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 23.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 8.7 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Whitman, MA and Boston, MA, road signs point toward Station and Airport.
Station
21.5 mi in
|
~31m
Airport
21.5 mi in
|
~31m
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 36m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.4 miles on MA 3. 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 8.7 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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