How far is Boston, MA from Sutton, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to Sutton, MA is about 46.6 miles (75 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
46.58 mi
01h 02m
Flight
38.73 mi
62.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.73 mi
Kilometers
62.33 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.58 mi
Kilometers
74.96 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sutton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Return by in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-04-23T01:45
Arrive Sutton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Framingham Center
MA

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

From Boston
23.2 mi
00h 31m
To Sutton
23.3 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    39.8 mi · 48 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence RI

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on MA 146, US 20

    1212 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto MA 146

    545 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 146 South

    1504 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward West Main Street, Millbury

    147 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Sutton Road

    2487 ft · 50 sec · Sutton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Singletary Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Singletary Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Boston Road

    12 m · 1 sec · Boston Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boston Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
39.8 mi · 85%
Singletary Avenue
1.47 mi · 3%
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
1.47 mi · 3%
MA 146
1.01 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.99 mi · 2%
Tremont Street
0.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

39.8 mi · 00h 48m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
38.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 31m from Boston
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Boston and Mostly Sunny near Sutton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.6 miles (75 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Boston and 23.3 miles from Sutton.

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

The direct path is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.38 one way or $12.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Boston and Mostly Sunny near Sutton.

Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

3 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

26 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Sutton. Straight-line distance: 38.73 mi (62.33 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
Sutton

#2 Sutton

Town in Massachusetts

Population9,576
Coordinates42.1501000, -71.7628500
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: Sutton (-71.76285, 42.1501)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.22 L · about $6.38
Round trip
$12.76
3.28 gal · 12.44 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.38 $12.76
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.21 $14.42
Premium $4.80 $7.87 $15.74
Diesel $4.49 $7.36 $14.72

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston and Sutton. The current time is 01:45:29.

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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.