How far is Boston, MA from Charlemont, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to Charlemont, MA is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
111.62 mi
02h 48m
Flight
94.08 mi
151.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.08 mi
Kilometers
151.4 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.62 mi
Kilometers
179.63 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlemont
Sun, Apr 19, 9:38 AM EDT
Return by in Boston
Sun, Apr 19, 12:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-04-19T06:49
Arrive Charlemont
Sun, Apr 19, 9:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
Gardner
MA

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Boston
55.7 mi
01h 24m
To Charlemont
55.9 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tremont Street

    70 m · 11 sec · Tremont Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beacon Street

    92 m · 11 sec · Beacon Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Somerset Street

    104 m · 13 sec · Somerset Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ashburton Place

    64 m · 7 sec · Ashburton Place

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Ashburton Place

    77 m · 9 sec · Ashburton Place

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Bowdoin Street

    574 ft · 24 sec · Bowdoin Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    134 m · 22 sec · Cambridge Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sudbury Street

    1490 ft · 1 min · Sudbury Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 93 North: Concord NH

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28, MA 38: Somerville, Medford

    780 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 South, MA 38 North: Somerville, Medford

    668 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Mystic Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mystic Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Harvard Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Harvard Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Warner Street

    927 ft · 20 sec · Warner Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Powder House Square

    39 m · 3 sec · Powder House Boulevard

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Powder House Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Powder House Boulevard

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1.6 km · 3 min · Alewife Brook Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Concord Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike

  20. 20

    Continue on Concord Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Concord Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike

  22. 22

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike

  23. 23

    Continue on Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Concord Rotary

    124 m · 5 sec · Union Turnpike

  25. 25

    Exit the rotary onto Union Turnpike

    3035 ft · 39 sec · Union Turnpike

  26. 26

    Continue on Massachusetts Avenue

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on George W Stanton Highway

    1406 ft · 22 sec · George W Stanton Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    37.2 mi · 52 min · Concord Turnpike

  30. 30

    Continue on East Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Public Works Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard

  32. 32

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail

  34. 34

    Continue on French King Highway

    2003 ft · 43 sec · French King Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    1318 ft · 28 sec · Mohawk Trail

  36. 36

    Continue on French King Highway

    4.9 mi · 8 min · French King Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Mohawk Trail

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West, MA 2A East: Greenfield Court, North Adams

    1081 ft · 26 sec

  39. 39

    Exit the roundabout

    16.9 mi · 27 min

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
45.2 mi · 41%
MA 2 West
17.1 mi · 15%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
11.2 mi · 10%
Mohawk Trail
7.15 mi · 6%
Massachusetts Avenue
6.24 mi · 6%
French King Highway
5.29 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

37.2 mi · 00h 52m

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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
94.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardner
01h 24m from Boston
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Boston and Rain Showers Likely near Charlemont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Gardner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Boston and 55.9 miles from Charlemont.

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

The direct path is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.33 one way or $30.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Boston and Rain Showers Likely near Charlemont.

Stop Ideas Near Gardner

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gardner and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

39 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

48 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

49 mi away
12 Olive Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Charlemont. Straight-line distance: 94.08 mi (151.4 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
Charlemont

#2 Charlemont

Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States

Population1,231
Coordinates42.6278600, -72.8698200
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: Charlemont (-72.86982, 42.62786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.91 L · about $15.33
Round trip
$30.65
7.88 gal · 29.82 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.33 $30.65
Mid-grade $4.40 $17.32 $34.65
Premium $4.80 $18.91 $37.82
Diesel $4.49 $17.68 $35.37

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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There is no time difference between Boston and Charlemont. The current time is 06:49:18.

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.