How far is Boston, MA from Hudson, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to Hudson, MA is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
31.14 mi
00h 51m
Flight
25.95 mi
41.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.95 mi
Kilometers
41.76 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.14 mi
Kilometers
50.11 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Tue, May 5, 12:03 AM EDT
Return by in Boston
Tue, May 5, 12:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-05-04T23:12
Arrive Hudson
Tue, May 5, 12:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Weston
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Boston
15.5 mi
00h 25m
To Hudson
15.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Weston

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Park Road

    726 ft · 27 sec · Park Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Avenue

    142 m · 12 sec · South Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Newton Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Newton Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Wellesley Street

    151 m · 12 sec · Wellesley Street

  12. 12

    Continue on School Street

    2542 ft · 58 sec · School Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Boston Post Road Bypass

    12.6 mi · 20 min · Boston Post Road Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    2736 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1488 ft · 30 sec · Lincoln Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bolton Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bolton Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Street

    2753 ft · 59 sec · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Broad Street

    22 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    528 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    70 m · 17 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boston Post Road Bypass
12.6 mi · 41%
Massachusetts Turnpike
10.3 mi · 33%
Newton Street
1.84 mi · 6%
Bolton Street
1.77 mi · 6%
Tremont Street
0.9 mi · 3%
Broad Street
0.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Boston Post Road Bypass

Turn left onto Boston Post Road Bypass

12.6 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weston
00h 25m from Boston
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Boston and Sunny near Hudson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Boston and 15.6 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.28 one way or $8.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Boston and Sunny near Hudson.

Stop Ideas Near Weston

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 Weston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 13.3 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 5.8 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

14 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

19 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

20 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

20 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 25.95 mi (41.76 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
Hudson

#2 Hudson

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population19,732
Coordinates42.3917600, -71.5661800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: Hudson (-71.56618, 42.39176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.16 L · about $4.28
Round trip
$8.56
2.2 gal · 8.32 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.28 $8.56
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.84 $9.67
Premium $4.80 $5.28 $10.56
Diesel $4.49 $4.94 $9.87

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston and Hudson. The current time is 23:12:08.

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.