How far is Boston, MA from Hadley, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to Hadley, MA is about 105 miles (169 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
104.99 mi
02h 09m
Flight
78.06 mi
125.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.06 mi
Kilometers
125.63 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.99 mi
Kilometers
168.96 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hadley
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM EDT
Return by in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-04-22T21:53
Arrive Hadley
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Boston
52.4 mi
01h 04m
To Hadley
52.6 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33 mi · 38 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke

    1377 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 91: Holyoke, Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 North: Holyoke

    1371 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bridge Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Street

    1234 ft · 31 sec · Bridge Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Russell Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Russell Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Middle Street

    77 m · 12 sec · Middle Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    46 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
87.8 mi · 84%
I 91 North
13.2 mi · 13%
Russell Street
1.57 mi · 1%
I 91
0.95 mi · 1%
Tremont Street
0.9 mi · 1%
Bridge Street
0.24 mi
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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
78 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
01h 04m from Boston
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Boston and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Hadley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105 miles (169 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Boston and 52.6 miles from Hadley.

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

The direct path is about 78 miles (125.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.39 one way or $28.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Boston and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Hadley.

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Hadley. Straight-line distance: 78.06 mi (125.63 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
Hadley

#2 Hadley

Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population5,327
Coordinates42.3417600, -72.5884200
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: Hadley (-72.58842, 42.34176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
14.02 L · about $14.39
Round trip
$28.79
7.4 gal · 28.04 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.39 $28.79
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.27 $32.54
Premium $4.80 $17.76 $35.51
Diesel $4.49 $16.61 $33.21

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 Hadley. The current time is 21:53:50.

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.