How far is Boston, MA from Tyngsboro, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to Tyngsboro, MA is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
33.45 mi
00h 48m
Flight
28.79 mi
46.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.79 mi
Kilometers
46.33 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.45 mi
Kilometers
53.83 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tyngsboro
Sat, May 30, 11:25 PM EDT
Return by in Boston
Sun, May 31, 12:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-05-30T22:36
Arrive Tyngsboro
Sat, May 30, 11:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Bedford
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Boston
16.7 mi
00h 24m
To Tyngsboro
16.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
51°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 16 West: Mystic Valley Parkway, Arlington

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Winthrop Street

    760 ft · 22 sec · Winthrop Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winthrop Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Winthrop Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    2682 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bacon Street

    29 m · 2 sec · Bacon Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Bacon Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1 km · 48 sec · Cambridge Street

  23. 23

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 3 North: Waltham, Lowell

    945 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    626 ft · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Westford Road, Tyngsboro, Westford

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Westford Road, Tyngsboro

    113 m · 9 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Westford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Westford Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Middlesex Road

    1765 ft · 48 sec · Middlesex Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Kendall Road

    570 ft · 16 sec · Kendall Road

  34. 34

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right

    31 m · 7 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
36 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
107.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 3 North
17.7 mi · 53%
I 93 North
3.92 mi · 12%
Cambridge Road
2 mi · 6%
Cambridge Street
1.83 mi · 5%
Winthrop Street
1.43 mi · 4%
Westford Road
1.22 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 3 North

Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

9.83 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
00h 24m from Boston
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Boston and Chance Rain Showers near Tyngsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Boston and 16.7 miles from Tyngsboro.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Boston and Chance Rain Showers near Tyngsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bedford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 13.7 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedford.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

11 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

22 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

23 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

24 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Tyngsboro. Straight-line distance: 28.79 mi (46.33 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
Tyngsboro

#2 Tyngsboro

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population11,366
Coordinates42.6767600, -71.4245100
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: Tyngsboro (-71.42451, 42.67676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.47 L · about $4.59
Round trip
$9.18
2.36 gal · 8.94 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.59 $9.18
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.19 $10.38
Premium $4.80 $5.66 $11.33
Diesel $4.49 $5.30 $10.59

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston and Tyngsboro. The current time is 22:36:23.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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