How far is Boston, MA from Randolph, VT?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to Randolph, VT is about 159.6 miles (256.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.56 mi
03h 12m
Flight
135.17 mi
217.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.17 mi
Kilometers
217.54 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.56 mi
Kilometers
256.79 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Randolph
Fri, Sep 18, 2:09 AM EDT
Return by in Boston
Fri, Sep 18, 5:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-09-17T22:56
Arrive Randolph
Fri, Sep 18, 2:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boston
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Contoocook
NH

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Boston
79.7 mi
01h 36m
To Randolph
79.8 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph S
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.6 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    2720 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1236 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    91.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 66: Randolph

    1625 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 66

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 66

  19. 19

    Continue on Central Street

    2922 ft · 1 min · Central Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    926 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
92.3 mi · 58%
I 93 North
56.4 mi · 35%
Everett Turnpike
6.96 mi · 4%
Vermont Route 66
2.16 mi · 1%
Central Street
0.55 mi
VT 66
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

91.5 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
135.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Contoocook
01h 36m from Boston
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Boston and Mostly Cloudy near Randolph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.6 miles (256.8 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Contoocook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Boston and 79.8 miles from Randolph.

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

The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.55 one way or $49.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Boston and Mostly Cloudy near Randolph.

Stop Ideas Near Contoocook

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

15 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

28 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

33 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Randolph. Straight-line distance: 135.17 mi (217.54 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
Randolph

#2 Randolph

Town in Vermont

Population4,558
Coordinates43.9250700, -72.6659400
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: Randolph (-72.66594, 43.92507)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.63 gal
21.31 L · about $24.55
Round trip
$49.10
11.26 gal · 42.62 L
Estimated CO2
50 kg one way
Round trip: 100.1 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.36 $24.55 $49.10
Mid-grade $4.96 $27.92 $55.85
Premium $5.38 $30.30 $60.59
Diesel $6.18 $34.78 $69.56

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 · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston and Randolph. The current time is 22:56:37.

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.