How far is Boston, MA from North Reading, MA?
The driving distance from Boston, MA to North Reading, MA is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and North Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston and North Reading.
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Start on Tremont Street
70 m · 11 sec · Tremont Street
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Turn right onto Beacon Street
92 m · 11 sec · Beacon Street
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Turn right onto Somerset Street
104 m · 13 sec · Somerset Street
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Turn left onto Ashburton Place
64 m · 7 sec · Ashburton Place
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Keep slight right to continue on Ashburton Place
77 m · 9 sec · Ashburton Place
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Turn straight onto Bowdoin Street
574 ft · 24 sec · Bowdoin Street
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
134 m · 22 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Sudbury Street
1490 ft · 1 min · Sudbury Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 93 North: Concord NH
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Concord Street, Wilmington
1141 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Concord Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Park Street
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Continue on Park Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Park Street
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Turn left onto Haverhill Street
130 m · 12 sec · Haverhill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Haverhill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and North Reading.
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.
I 93 North
Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Boston and Partly Cloudy near North Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boston to North Reading?
The road trip is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Stoneham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Boston and 9.6 miles from North Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Boston and Partly Cloudy near North Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Stoneham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stoneham.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boston and North Reading. Straight-line distance: 15 mi (24.14 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 North Reading
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 15,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.5750900, -71.0786700 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Reading (-71.07867, 42.57509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.65 | $5.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.26 | $6.53 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
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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