How far is Boston, MA from Chesterfield, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to Chesterfield, MA is about 110.6 miles (178 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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
110.62 mi
02h 29m
Flight
90.89 mi
146.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.89 mi
Kilometers
146.27 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.62 mi
Kilometers
178.03 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterfield
Wed, May 13, 9:53 PM EDT
Return by in Boston
Thu, May 14, 12:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-05-13T19:24
Arrive Chesterfield
Wed, May 13, 9:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Sturbridge
MA

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Boston
55.2 mi
01h 14m
To Chesterfield
55.4 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph S
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tremont Street

    1.2 km · 3 min · Tremont Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Tremont Street

    92 m · 15 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

    54.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    29.7 mi · 34 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 33: Chicopee

    1382 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1823 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    41 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Montgomery Street

    528 ft · 24 sec · Montgomery Street

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto Granby Road

    41 m · 4 sec · Granby Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto McKinstry Avenue

    3126 ft · 1 min · McKinstry Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Grattan Street

    2843 ft · 57 sec · Grattan Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on High Street

    1196 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Resnic Boulevard

    2159 ft · 46 sec · Resnic Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on West Franklin Street

    3079 ft · 1 min · West Franklin Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northampton Street

    3137 ft · 1 min · Northampton Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Easthampton Road West

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Easthampton Road West

  22. 22

    Continue on Mountain Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mountain Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Holyoke Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Holyoke Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Cottage Street

    1458 ft · 25 sec · Cottage Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Union Street

    2031 ft · 41 sec · Union Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2972 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Glendale Street

    2612 ft · 52 sec · Glendale Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Loudville Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Loudville Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Torrey Street

    1612 ft · 33 sec · Torrey Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Glendale Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Glendale Road

  31. 31

    Continue on West Farms Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Farms Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Sylvester Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Sylvester Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Chesterfield Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Chesterfield Road

  34. 34

    Continue on East Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · East Street

  35. 35

    Continue on South Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Main Road

    88 m · 6 sec · Main Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Road

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
84.5 mi · 76%
Chesterfield Road
3.67 mi · 3%
East Street
3.19 mi · 3%
Easthampton Road West
2.26 mi · 2%
Sylvester Road
2.25 mi · 2%
Loudville Road
1.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
90.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sturbridge
01h 14m from Boston
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Boston and Chance Rain Showers near Chesterfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.6 miles (178 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Sturbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Boston and 55.4 miles from Chesterfield.

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

The direct path is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.17 one way or $30.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Boston and Chance Rain Showers near Chesterfield.

Stop Ideas Near Sturbridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sturbridge, 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 Sturbridge.

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

42 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

46 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

50 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 90.89 mi (146.27 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
Chesterfield

#2 Chesterfield

Town in Massachusetts, USA

Population1,250
Coordinates42.3917500, -72.8398200
Altitude433
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: Chesterfield (-72.83982, 42.39175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.9 gal
14.78 L · about $15.17
Round trip
$30.34
7.8 gal · 29.56 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.3 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.17 $30.34
Mid-grade $4.40 $17.15 $34.30
Premium $4.80 $18.72 $37.43
Diesel $4.49 $17.50 $35.01

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston and Chesterfield. The current time is 19:24:17.

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.