How far is Boston, MA from Sunderland, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to Sunderland, MA is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.12 mi
02h 21m
Flight
77.85 mi
125.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.85 mi
Kilometers
125.28 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.12 mi
Kilometers
185.26 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunderland
Sun, Apr 19, 9:33 AM EDT
Return by in Boston
Sun, Apr 19, 11:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-04-19T07:12
Arrive Sunderland
Sun, Apr 19, 9:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boston
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Sturbridge
MA

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Boston
57.5 mi
01h 10m
To Sunderland
57.7 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tremont Street

    1.2 km · 3 min · Tremont Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Tremont Street

    92 m · 15 sec · Tremont Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Tremont Street

    147 m · 21 sec · Tremont Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Marginal Road

    96 m · 13 sec · Marginal Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll West

    753 ft · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    54.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    33 mi · 38 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke

    1377 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 91: Holyoke, Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 North: Holyoke

    1371 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5, MA 10: Deerfield, Conway

    1398 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Road

    663 ft · 15 sec · State Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Sunderland Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Sunderland Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    61 m · 7 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    49 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
87.8 mi · 76%
I 91 North
23 mi · 20%
Sunderland Road
1.85 mi · 2%
I 91
0.95 mi · 1%
Tremont Street
0.9 mi · 1%
US 5
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
77.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sturbridge
01h 10m from Boston
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Sturbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Boston and 57.7 miles from Sunderland.

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

The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.79 one way or $31.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sturbridge

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

42 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

46 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

50 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Sunderland. Straight-line distance: 77.85 mi (125.28 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
Sunderland

#2 Sunderland

Town in Massachusetts

Population3,634
Coordinates42.4667500, -72.5787000
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: Sunderland (-72.5787, 42.46675)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.38 L · about $15.79
Round trip
$31.59
8.12 gal · 30.76 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.79 $31.59
Mid-grade $4.40 $17.85 $35.70
Premium $4.80 $19.48 $38.97
Diesel $4.49 $18.22 $36.44

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston and Sunderland. The current time is 07:12:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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