How far is Boston, MA from Auburn, MA?
The driving distance from Boston, MA to Auburn, MA is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston and Auburn.
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Start on Tremont Street
1.2 km · 3 min · Tremont Street
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Continue on Tremont Street
92 m · 15 sec · Tremont Street
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Continue on Tremont Street
147 m · 21 sec · Tremont Street
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Turn right onto Marginal Road
96 m · 13 sec · Marginal Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll West
753 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
39.8 mi · 48 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence RI
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on MA 146, US 20
1266 ft · 40 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto I 90, US 20
1521 ft · 45 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Cutoff
2773 ft · 50 sec · Southwest Cutoff
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Continue on Washington Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Street
2654 ft · 1 min · South Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Central Street
51 m · 5 sec · Central Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and Auburn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
39.8 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Boston and Sunny near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boston to Auburn?
The road trip is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Boston and 22.9 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny around Boston and Sunny near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Framingham Center.
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Union Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 41.25 mi (66.38 km).
#1 Boston
The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.
| Population | 691,531 |
| Coordinates | 42.3584300, -71.0597700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Auburn
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 16,701 |
| Coordinates | 42.1945400, -71.8356300 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Auburn (-71.83563, 42.19454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.12 | $14.25 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.77 | $15.55 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.27 | $14.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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