How far is Boston, MA from Barre, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to Barre, MA is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.11 mi
01h 34m
Flight
53.52 mi
86.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.52 mi
Kilometers
86.14 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.11 mi
Kilometers
104.79 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barre
Sat, Apr 11, 9:10 PM EDT
Return by in Boston
Sat, Apr 11, 10:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-04-11T19:35
Arrive Barre
Sat, Apr 11, 9:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boston
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Westborough
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Boston
32.5 mi
00h 47m
To Barre
32.6 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and Barre.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boston and Barre.

  1. 1

    Start on Tremont Street

    1.2 km · 3 min · Tremont Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Tremont Street

    92 m · 17 sec · Tremont Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Tremont Street

    147 m · 21 sec · Tremont Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Marginal Road

    96 m · 13 sec · Marginal Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll West

    753 ft · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    37.1 mi · 45 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester

    1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    53 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 53 sec · Grafton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Grafton Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street

    38 m · 2 sec · Grafton Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2390 ft · 43 sec · Grafton Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Grafton Street

    572 ft · 20 sec · Grafton Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Harding Street

    1456 ft · 29 sec · Harding Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square

    22 m · 1 sec · Madison Street

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Madison Street

    2542 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Chandler Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Chandler Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Pleasant Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Barre Paxton Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Barre Paxton Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Worcester Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Worcester Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Summer Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Summer Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Concert Mall

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and Barre.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
37.1 mi · 57%
Pleasant Street
6.81 mi · 10%
Worcester Road
6.1 mi · 9%
Barre Paxton Road
4.47 mi · 7%
Grafton Street
3.48 mi · 5%
Chandler Street
2.99 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

37.1 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
53.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westborough
00h 47m from Boston
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Boston and Sunny near Barre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boston to Barre?

The road trip is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Westborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.5 miles from Boston and 32.6 miles from Barre.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.95 one way or $17.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny around Boston and Sunny near Barre.

Stop Ideas Near Westborough

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Westborough, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westborough.

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

16 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

45 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Barre. Straight-line distance: 53.52 mi (86.14 km).

Boston

#1 Boston

The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.

Population691,531
Coordinates42.3584300, -71.0597700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Barre

#2 Barre

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population5,574
Coordinates42.4228700, -72.1050800
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: Barre (-72.10508, 42.42287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.7 L · about $8.95
Round trip
$17.89
4.6 gal · 17.4 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.95 $17.89
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.11 $20.23
Premium $4.80 $11.04 $22.08
Diesel $4.49 $10.32 $20.64

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston and Barre. The current time is 19:35:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.