How far is Boston, MA from Dudley, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to Dudley, MA is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
57.36 mi
01h 17m
Flight
49.53 mi
79.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.53 mi
Kilometers
79.71 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.36 mi
Kilometers
92.32 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dudley
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM EDT
Return by in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-04-23T00:21
Arrive Dudley
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
28.6 mi
00h 38m
To Dudley
28.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    43.3 mi · 52 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 395, MA 12 North, I 290

    794 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 395, I 290

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 395

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Oxford Center

    2079 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Sutton Avenue

    1695 ft · 36 sec · Sutton Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Charlton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Charlton Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Dudley Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Dudley Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Dudley Oxford Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Dudley Oxford Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Center Road

    1057 ft · 21 sec · Center Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
43.3 mi · 75%
I 395
5.9 mi · 10%
Dudley Oxford Road
3.6 mi · 6%
Dudley Road
1.77 mi · 3%
Tremont Street
0.9 mi · 2%
Charlton Street
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

43.3 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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
49.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westborough
00h 38m from Boston
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 28.6 miles from Boston and 28.7 miles from Dudley.

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

The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.86 one way or $15.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Boston is Partly Sunny.

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 Dudley. Straight-line distance: 49.53 mi (79.71 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
Dudley

#2 Dudley

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population11,663
Coordinates42.0451000, -71.9300700
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: Dudley (-71.93007, 42.0451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.66 L · about $7.86
Round trip
$15.72
4.04 gal · 15.32 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.86 $15.72
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.88 $17.76
Premium $4.80 $9.69 $19.39
Diesel $4.49 $9.07 $18.13

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston and Dudley. The current time is 00:21:06.

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.