How far is Boston, MA from Douglas, MA?
The driving distance from Boston, MA to Douglas, MA is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
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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 15m.
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.
Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and Douglas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston and Douglas.
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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 · 17 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
1212 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto MA 146
545 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 146 South
1504 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Worcester-Providence Turnpike
1.6 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike
7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
840 ft · 11 sec · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lackey Dam Road, Douglas, Northbridge
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Lackey Dam Road, Douglas, Northbridge
157 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Lackey Dam Road
619 ft · 18 sec · Lackey Dam Road
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Continue on Gilboa Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Gilboa Street
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Turn left onto North Street
1658 ft · 33 sec · North Street
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Turn straight onto Northeast Main Street
124 m · 12 sec · Northeast Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Common Street
65 m · 9 sec · Common Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Common Street
38 m · 6 sec · Common Street
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and Douglas.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Boston and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Douglas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boston to Douglas?
The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Cordaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Boston and 27.8 miles from Douglas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.62 one way or $15.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Boston and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Douglas.
Stop Ideas Near Cordaville
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 Cordaville.
Framingham station
Union Station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Douglas. Straight-line distance: 40.64 mi (65.41 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 Douglas
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 9,117 |
| Coordinates | 42.0542600, -71.7395100 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Douglas (-71.73951, 42.05426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.62 | $15.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.41 | $18.81 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.80 | $17.59 |
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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