How far is Boston, MA from West Boylston, MA?
The driving distance from Boston, MA to West Boylston, MA is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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 01h 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
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and West Boylston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston and West Boylston.
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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
22.2 mi · 28 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 9 West: Southboro, Worcester
2933 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Worcester Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Turnpike Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Turnpike Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell
2026 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester
2345 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 North: Boylston
1422 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Boylston Street
100 m · 6 sec · Boylston Street
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Continue on Shrewsbury Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Shrewsbury Street
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Continue on West Boylston Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Boylston Street
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Continue on Temple Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Temple Street
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Continue on Maple Street
553 ft · 11 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Worcester Street
1506 ft · 33 sec · Worcester Street
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Turn slight left onto Central Street
157 m · 14 sec · Central Street
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Turn slight left onto Newton Street
1013 ft · 45 sec · Newton Street
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Turn right onto Prospect Street
61 m · 11 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn left
18 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and West Boylston.
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
22.2 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Boston and Mostly Sunny near West Boylston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boston to West Boylston?
The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Southborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Boston and 23.8 miles from West Boylston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37 miles (59.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Boston and Mostly Sunny near West Boylston.
Stop Ideas Near Southborough
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 Southborough.
Framingham station
Union Station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boston and West Boylston. Straight-line distance: 37.06 mi (59.64 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 West Boylston
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 8,039 |
| Coordinates | 42.3667600, -71.7856300 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Boylston (-71.78563, 42.36676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.34 | $14.69 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.49 | $14.99 |
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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