How far is Boston, MA from Southwick, MA?
The driving distance from Boston, MA to Southwick, MA is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and Southwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston and Southwick.
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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
54.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
1693 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right
106 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
693 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Springfield Expressway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Springfield Expressway
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Continue on I 91 North, US 20 West: West Springfield
779 ft · 12 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Dwight Street
1114 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Dwight Street
945 ft · 26 sec · Dwight Street
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Turn left onto Carew Street
883 ft · 15 sec · Carew Street
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Turn slight right onto Plainfield Street
2404 ft · 36 sec · Plainfield Street
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Continue on West Street
941 ft · 12 sec · West Street
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Continue on North End Bridge
1194 ft · 15 sec · North End Bridge
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Street
87 m · 4 sec · Park Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Park Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Park Street
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Turn left onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Memorial Avenue
114 m · 6 sec · Memorial Avenue
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Turn straight
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Southwick Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Southwick Street
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Continue on Feeding Hills Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Feeding Hills Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto College Highway
3123 ft · 1 min · College Highway
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Turn right onto Granville Road
18 m · 1 sec · Granville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Granville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and Southwick.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
54.8 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny near Boston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boston to Southwick?
The road trip is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km) and usually takes 02h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Boston and 50.2 miles from Southwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90 miles (144.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.77 one way or $27.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Boston is Partly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Charlton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Charlton.
Union Station
Framingham station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Springfield Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Southwick. Straight-line distance: 90.02 mi (144.88 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 Southwick
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 9,715 |
| Coordinates | 42.0548200, -72.7703700 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwick (-72.77037, 42.05482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $13.77 | $27.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $15.57 | $31.13 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $16.99 | $33.98 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $15.89 | $31.78 |
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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