How far is Boston, MA from Gill, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to Gill, MA is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
91.58 mi
02h 19m
Flight
75.89 mi
122.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.89 mi
Kilometers
122.13 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.58 mi
Kilometers
147.39 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gill
Sun, Apr 19, 9:09 AM EDT
Return by in Boston
Sun, Apr 19, 11:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-04-19T06:49
Arrive Gill
Sun, Apr 19, 9:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
Fitchburg
MA

The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.

From Boston
45.7 mi
01h 09m
To Gill
45.9 mi
01h 09m

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
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Gulf Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Gulf Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Maple Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street

  34. 34

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

    1510 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Gill Center Road

    647 ft · 13 sec · Gill Center Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Main Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Road

  38. 38

    Turn left onto River Road

    69 m · 10 sec · River Road

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Road

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
45.2 mi · 49%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
11.2 mi · 12%
Massachusetts Avenue
6.24 mi · 7%
Gulf Road
4.28 mi · 5%
Cambridge Turnpike
3.33 mi · 4%
Main Road
3.17 mi · 3%
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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
75.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fitchburg
01h 09m from Boston
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Fitchburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Boston and 45.9 miles from Gill.

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

The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fitchburg

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 Fitchburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 2.5 mi away

City Hall - Internet Backbone Point

Fitchburg , MA
Boulder Dr, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Landmark
Leominster City Hall
Meeting point 2.8 mi away

Leominster City Hall

Leominster , MA
25 West St, Leominster, MA 01453
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

34 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

46 mi away
417 Waverly St.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

53 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Gill. Straight-line distance: 75.89 mi (122.13 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
Gill

#2 Gill

Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States

Population1,473
Coordinates42.6403600, -72.4995300
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: Gill (-72.49953, 42.64036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.23 L · about $12.56
Round trip
$25.13
6.46 gal · 24.46 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.56 $25.13
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.20 $28.40
Premium $4.80 $15.50 $31.00
Diesel $4.49 $14.50 $28.99

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston and Gill. The current time is 06:49:29.

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.