Boston, Massachusetts to Gloucester, Massachusetts: Road Trip Guide & Distance

26.7 miles 43 km · straight line
35.7 miles actual route 57.4 km · driving distance
53min estimated drive time
$3 - $4 estimated fuel cost
~33min flight time · usually no direct flights
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Gloucester, Massachusetts?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Gloucester, Massachusetts is 26.7 miles (43 km) as the crow flies. Gloucester, Massachusetts is located NE of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 35.7 miles, taking about 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 33min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boston, Massachusetts and Gloucester, Massachusetts. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Boston, Massachusetts to Gloucester, Massachusetts

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 53min $3 - $4 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Gloucester, Massachusetts

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m elevation
Gloucester, Massachusetts
42.61°N, 70.66°W
America/New_York
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 9 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 932 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM