How far is Boston, MA from Maynard, MA?
The driving distance from Boston, MA to Maynard, MA is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and Maynard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston and Maynard.
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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
10.3 mi · 14 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Weston
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Park Road
726 ft · 27 sec · Park Road
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Turn left onto South Avenue
142 m · 12 sec · South Avenue
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Turn right onto Newton Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Newton Street
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Continue on Wellesley Street
151 m · 12 sec · Wellesley Street
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Continue on School Street
2542 ft · 58 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Boston Post Road Bypass
3.4 mi · 5 min · Boston Post Road Bypass
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Turn right onto Cochituate Road
609 ft · 22 sec · Cochituate Road
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Continue on Old Sudbury Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Old Sudbury Road
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Continue on Hudson Road
1931 ft · 41 sec · Hudson Road
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Turn right onto Maynard Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Maynard Road
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Continue on Parker Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Parker Street
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Turn left onto Waltham Street
90 m · 6 sec · Waltham Street
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Turn slight right onto Acton Court
94 m · 17 sec · Acton Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Acton Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and Maynard.
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.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
10.3 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Boston and Partly Sunny near Maynard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boston to Maynard?
The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Boston and 12.7 miles from Maynard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.50 one way or $7.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Boston and Partly Sunny near Maynard.
Stop Ideas Near Weston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weston.
Framingham station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Maynard. Straight-line distance: 20.55 mi (33.07 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 Maynard
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 11,288 |
| Coordinates | 42.4334300, -71.4495100 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maynard (-71.44951, 42.43343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
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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