How far is Boston, MA from Buckland, CT?
The driving distance from Boston, MA to Buckland, CT is about 94 miles (151.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (138 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
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.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and Buckland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston and Buckland.
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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
54.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Wilbur Cross Highway
33.6 mi · 40 min · Wilbur Cross Highway
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Keep slight right
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 30, CT 83: South Windsor, Manchester
1091 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Deming Street
1608 ft · 31 sec · Deming Street
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Continue on Tolland Turnpike
668 ft · 16 sec · Tolland Turnpike
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Turn right onto Oakland Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oakland Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Tolland Turnpike
1222 ft · 26 sec · Tolland Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tolland Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and Buckland.
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
54.8 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Boston and Mostly Sunny near Buckland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boston to Buckland?
The road trip is about 94 miles (151.2 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Boston and 47.1 miles from Buckland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.7 miles (138 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.56 one way or $27.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Boston and Mostly Sunny near Buckland.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
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 Auburn.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Buckland. Straight-line distance: 85.76 mi (138.01 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 Buckland
Situated within the central portion of Hartford County at an elevation of roughly 161 feet, this neighborhood and census-designated place is part of the larger town of Manchester.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7962100, -72.5506400 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buckland (-72.55064, 41.79621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $4.08 | $13.56 | $27.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.75 | $15.78 | $31.57 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $17.11 | $34.22 |
| Diesel | $6.25 | $20.75 | $41.51 |
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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