How far is Boston, MA from West Roxbury, MA?
The driving distance from Boston, MA to West Roxbury, MA is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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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 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny
Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and West Roxbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston and West Roxbury.
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Start on Tremont Street
913 ft · 41 sec · Tremont Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
551 ft · 25 sec · Park Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Beacon Street
1 km · 2 min · Beacon Street
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Take the ramp right toward Storrow Drive
751 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight right onto Storrow Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Storrow Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Charlesgate
125 m · 14 sec · Charlesgate
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Take the exit slight right toward Kenmore Square
616 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Beacon Street
911 ft · 28 sec · Beacon Street
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Turn straight onto Commonwealth Avenue
59 m · 6 sec · Commonwealth Avenue
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Keep straight to continue on Beacon Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · Beacon Street
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Turn sharp left onto Chestnut Hill Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Chestnut Hill Avenue
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Turn left onto Boylston Street
146 m · 22 sec · Boylston Street
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Turn right onto Lee Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Street
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Continue on Clyde Street
1660 ft · 34 sec · Clyde Street
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Turn right onto Newton Street
1770 ft · 40 sec · Newton Street
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Continue on Grove Street
1902 ft · 40 sec · Grove Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Franklin Park Circle
135 m · 8 sec · West Roxbury Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto West Roxbury Parkway
2804 ft · 51 sec · West Roxbury Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Roxbury VFW Parkway Rotary
72 m · 3 sec · West Roxbury Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto West Roxbury Parkway
3250 ft · 58 sec · West Roxbury Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Roxbury Centre Street Rotary
82 m · 8 sec · West Roxbury Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto West Roxbury Parkway
1416 ft · 46 sec · West Roxbury Parkway
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Turn right onto Pelton Street
948 ft · 38 sec · Pelton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Street
25 m · 4 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto Oriole Street
891 ft · 36 sec · Oriole Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bellevue Street
151 m · 22 sec · Bellevue Street
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Turn left onto Celia Road
65 m · 7 sec · Celia Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Celia Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and West Roxbury.
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.
Beacon Street
Keep straight to continue on Beacon Street
2.92 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Boston and Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny near West Roxbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boston to West Roxbury?
The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brookline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Boston and 5.1 miles from West Roxbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.48 one way or $2.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny around Boston and Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny near West Roxbury.
Stop Ideas Near Brookline
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookline.
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boston and West Roxbury. Straight-line distance: 7.14 mi (11.49 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 Roxbury
West Roxbury is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.2792600, -71.1495000 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Roxbury (-71.1495, 42.27926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $4.12 | $1.48 | $2.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $1.73 | $3.45 |
| Premium | $5.21 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
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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