How far is Boston, MA from Great Barrington, MA?
The driving distance from Boston, MA to Great Barrington, MA is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
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.
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and Great Barrington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston and Great Barrington.
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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 · 15 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
54.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
68 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield
3137 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
46 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Housatonic Street
60 m · 4 sec · Housatonic Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Street
2311 ft · 57 sec · South Street
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Continue on Great Barrington Road
3078 ft · 1 min · Great Barrington Road
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Continue on South Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Street
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Continue on Stockbridge Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Stockbridge Road
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Continue on State Road
2643 ft · 1 min · State Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2322 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right
123 m · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Elm Street
18 m · 3 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and Great Barrington.
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
Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
68 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Boston and Mostly Sunny near Great Barrington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boston to Great Barrington?
The road trip is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.1 miles from Boston and 68.4 miles from Great Barrington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.71 one way or $37.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Boston and Mostly Sunny near Great Barrington.
Stop Ideas Near Palmer
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 Palmer.
Springfield Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Great Barrington. Straight-line distance: 118.23 mi (190.27 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 Great Barrington
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 6,976 |
| Coordinates | 42.1959200, -73.3620600 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Great Barrington (-73.36206, 42.19592)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.71 | $37.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $21.15 | $42.30 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $23.08 | $46.17 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $21.59 | $43.17 |
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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