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Mansfield, Massachusetts
Skip Mansfield as a base unless you have an Xfinity Center ticket: one night, or a 3–4 h stop off the MBTA Providence line from Boston.
Mansfield is a 24,000-person town in Bristol County, 40 min by commuter rail from Boston and 25 min from Providence. Its one draw is the Xfinity Center, a 20,000-capacity open-air amphitheatre that pulls big touring acts all summer. Without a concert ticket there is little to hold you: a small common, a pond, a mall and a farm stand. Treat it as a concert night or a cheap rail-side bed, not a destination.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep for concerts; May–Oct for the common and farm stand
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, nothing open); concert nights if you dislike crowds and traffic
- Airports
- BOS · PVD · 1B9
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Mansfield, Massachusetts911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Mansfield Police (non-emergency)+1 508-261-7300
- Poison Control (24 h)1-800-222-1222
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mansfield, Massachusetts, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyA low-crime suburban town; the real risks are concert-night traffic, unlit roads without sidewalks and winter ice.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · +1 508-261-7300 Mansfield Police (non-emergency) · 1-800-222-1222 Poison Control (24 h)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBOS Boston Logan International (About 45 min by car via I-93/I-95; no direct rail link to Mansfield).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical choice: I-495 splits the town and I-95 clips the northwest corner, with MA-140 north–south and MA-106 east–west.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee and a donut$3–6
- Street or quick mealDeli sandwich$10–15
- BeerPub burger and a beer$22–32
- Budget bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$90
- Mid-range bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$130
- High-end bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$180
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$140 · High US$260
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BOS Boston Logan International (About 45 min by car via I-93/I-95; no direct rail link to Mansfield) · PVD Rhode Island T.F. Green (About 40 min by car via I-95 south) · 1B9 Mansfield Municipal Airport (Small field 5 min from the centre; light aircraft only, no scheduled service)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Sep (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mansfield, Massachusetts: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
11 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
10 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
11 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
11 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the practical choice: I-495 splits the town and I-95 clips the northwest corner, with MA-140 north–south and MA-106 east–west. The MBTA Providence/Stoughton line stops at Mansfield station in the centre (zone 6, about $10.50 to Boston, 806 parking spaces). GATRA bus route 18 serves a few stops in Norton and is not useful for visitors. Rideshare is thin late at night after concerts.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
MBTA Providence/Stoughton line from Mansfield station, about 40 min to South Station
Zone 6 fare about $10.50 each way; buy on the app or at the station.
Door to door: About 45 min
MBTA Providence line south, about 25–30 min
Riverfront and Federal Hill; easy half-day.
Foxborough
cautionDoor to door: About 20 min
Car via I-95 or MA-140, 10–15 min
Gillette Stadium and Patriot Place; gridlock on event days.
Sharon, Massachusetts
goDoor to door: About 15 min
MBTA Providence/Stoughton line, one stop north
Borderland State Park trails; a quiet half-day.
North Attleborough
cautionDoor to door: About 20 min
Car via I-95 south, about 15 min
Outlet shopping; nothing you cannot find elsewhere.
Attleboro
skipDoor to door: About 25 min
MBTA Providence line south, about 10 min
Only worth it if you are already passing through.
Taunton, Massachusetts
cautionDoor to door: About 30 min
Car via MA-140 south, about 20 min
Historic centre and riverwalk; a short stop.
Seekonk
skipDoor to door: About 35 min
Car via I-95 south, about 25 min
Highway retail strip; no reason on its own.
Stoughton, Massachusetts
skipDoor to door: About 45 min
MBTA Stoughton branch, about 25 min
Residential suburb; skip unless visiting someone.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Mansfield centre (near the rail station)
Walkable to the common and the train; only a couple of hotels, so book early on concert weekends.
Forbes Blvd / Route 140 north
Highway-side chain hotels with free parking; you need a car for everything.
Foxborough (next town north)
More beds and restaurants, 10–15 min by car; pairs with Gillette Stadium events.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–110 excl. bed
- Mid
- $110–200 excl. bed
- High
- $200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range chain hotel room1 × 1 night × US$180 | US$180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$140 | US$280 |
| MBTA Mansfield ↔ Boston, both ways2 × US$21 · check | US$42 |
| Xfinity Center parking, one show1 × US$30 · check | US$30 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$56 |
| Trip total≈ US$309 per person per day, bed included | US$618 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee and a donut | $3–6 |
| Deli sandwich | $10–15 |
| Pizza, one large | $16–24 |
| Pub burger and a beer | $22–32 |
| Ice cream at the farm standSeasonal: spring to Halloween. | $5–8 |
| MBTA ride to Boston (zone 6)check | about $10.50 |
| Rideshare, Mansfield to Foxborough | $15–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Concert nights at the Xfinity Center flood Route 140 and South Main St: arrive 90 min early or park and walk.
- Last MBTA trains toward Boston and Providence run before midnight; check the schedule before a late show.
- Suburban roads have no sidewalks in places; walk facing traffic and carry a light after dark.
- Winter ice on the common and pond paths; the farm stand closes after Halloween.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Mansfield Police (non-emergency)
- +1 508-261-7300
- Poison Control (24 h)
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Mansfield Police (non-emergency)+1 508-261-7300
- Poison Control (24 h)1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No embassies in Mansfield; consulates-general are in Boston, embassies in Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- MBTA Mansfield → Boston South Station: about $10.50, 40 min (check)
- MBTA Mansfield → Providence: about $7–9, 25–30 min (check)
- Taxi or rideshare, Mansfield centre → Foxborough: $15–25
Say or show
- Where is the train station? — Where is the train station?
- One ticket to Boston, please — One ticket to Boston, please
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Is there parking here? — Is there parking here?
- How far is the venue? — How far is the venue?
- Thank you — Thank you
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% for taxis.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mansfield, Massachusetts. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep for concerts; May–Oct for the common and farm stand · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, nothing open); concert nights if you dislike crowds and traffic · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 9 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Concert-night fixture: Xfinity Center gate times, parking cost and last-train cutoff, field-checked.
- Rail-first arrival: Mansfield station to bed on foot, with a taxi fallback after 23:00.
- Four walking clusters with anchors: the common, Fulton Pond, Mansfield Crossing, Flint Farm.
- Place pages with verified hours for the common, the pond and the farm stand, plus eat pages with last orders.