How far is Boston, MA from Pinehurst, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to Pinehurst, MA is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.3 mi
00h 29m
Flight
14.6 mi
23.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.6 mi
Kilometers
23.49 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.3 mi
Kilometers
26.23 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pinehurst
Sun, Nov 8, 6:32 AM EST
Return by in Boston
Sun, Nov 8, 7:02 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-11-08T06:02
Arrive Pinehurst
Sun, Nov 8, 6:32 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Boston
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Winchester
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

From Boston
8.1 mi
00h 14m
To Pinehurst
8.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tremont Street

    70 m · 11 sec · Tremont Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beacon Street

    92 m · 11 sec · Beacon Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Somerset Street

    104 m · 13 sec · Somerset Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ashburton Place

    64 m · 7 sec · Ashburton Place

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Ashburton Place

    77 m · 9 sec · Ashburton Place

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Bowdoin Street

    574 ft · 24 sec · Bowdoin Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    134 m · 22 sec · Cambridge Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sudbury Street

    1490 ft · 1 min · Sudbury Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 93 North: Concord NH

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 16 West: Mystic Valley Parkway, Arlington

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Winthrop Street

    760 ft · 22 sec · Winthrop Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winthrop Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Winthrop Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    2682 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bacon Street

    29 m · 2 sec · Bacon Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Bacon Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1 km · 48 sec · Cambridge Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Cambridge Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Boston Road

    2296 ft · 60 sec · Boston Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boston Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
153.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cambridge Street
4.95 mi · 30%
I 93 North
3.92 mi · 24%
Cambridge Road
2 mi · 12%
Winthrop Street
1.43 mi · 9%
Mystic Valley Parkway
1.07 mi · 7%
Bacon Street
0.76 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Cambridge Street

Continue on Cambridge Street

3.12 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
14.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
00h 14m from Boston
Leave By
7:30 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Boston and Rain Showers Likely near Pinehurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.2 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Boston and 8.1 miles from Pinehurst.

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

The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.39 one way or $4.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Boston and Rain Showers Likely near Pinehurst.

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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 Winchester and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 7.2 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 7.2 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
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 7.1 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

7 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

11 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

13 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

13 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Pinehurst. Straight-line distance: 14.6 mi (23.49 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
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#2 Pinehurst

Pinehurst is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.5292600, -71.2281100
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: Pinehurst (-71.22811, 42.52926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.18 L · about $2.39
Round trip
$4.78
1.16 gal · 4.36 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $2.39 $4.78
Mid-grade $4.80 $2.78 $5.56
Premium $5.21 $3.02 $6.05
Diesel $6.28 $3.64 $7.29

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston and Pinehurst. The current time is 06:02:49.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.