How far is Boston, MA from Sherborn, MA?
The driving distance from Boston, MA to Sherborn, MA is about 21.1 miles (34 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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 39m.
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.
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
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 Sherborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston and Sherborn.
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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
8.5 mi · 12 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 16: West Newton, Wellesley
1995 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 16 West: Wellesley
68 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Washington Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Wales Street
83 m · 6 sec · Wales Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
2.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Eliot Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · Eliot Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
2135 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1292 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Sawin Street
39 m · 6 sec · Sawin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sawin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and Sherborn.
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
8.52 mi · 00h 12m
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 Sherborn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boston to Sherborn?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (34 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Boston and 10.6 miles from Sherborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Boston and Partly Sunny near Sherborn.
Stop Ideas Near Newton
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 Newton.
Back Bay station
North Station
South Station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Sherborn. Straight-line distance: 17.86 mi (28.75 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 Sherborn
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
| Population | 4,383 |
| Coordinates | 42.2389900, -71.3697800 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sherborn (-71.36978, 42.23899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.25 | $6.51 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
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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