Teen permit driving hours in Massachusetts (2026): total, night, what counts
Short answer
How many supervised driving hours does Massachusetts require?
In Massachusetts, a learner's permit holder logs 40 hours of supervised driving, with no separate night requirement. More than one pathway exists, so check which one applies below.
- Total: 40 hours of supervised driving
- Night: no separate night requirement listed
Permy: Teen Driving Log counts these hours the way Massachusetts counts them and works out night from your local sunset. Get Permy on the App Store.
Permy is an independent app, not affiliated with any state agency. Confirm the current requirements with your state agency before relying on them.
What counts as night in Massachusetts?
Night runs from sunset to sunrise. Permy works out sunset and sunrise from where you drive.
Your state's guidance doesn't give exact night hours, so Permy counts night from sunset to sunrise.
Which pathway applies?
This state has more than one set of requirements. Which one applies depends on the learner.
- Standard requirement: 40 total
- Driver Skills Development Program: 30 total
Where do these numbers come from?
Massachusetts standard requirement is 40 hours. A reduction to 30 hours applies only after the qualifying Driver Skills Development Program, not ordinary driver education.
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