How far is Boston, MA from Weston, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to Weston, MA is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.78 mi
00h 24m
Flight
12.43 mi
20.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.43 mi
Kilometers
20.01 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.78 mi
Kilometers
23.78 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM EDT
Return by in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-04-23T03:35
Arrive Weston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Boston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Watertown
MA

City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Boston
7.4 mi
00h 12m
To Weston
7.4 mi
00h 12m

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
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Weston

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Park Road

    726 ft · 27 sec · Park Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Avenue

    142 m · 12 sec · South Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Newton Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Newton Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Wellesley Street

    151 m · 12 sec · Wellesley Street

  12. 12

    Continue on School Street

    3062 ft · 1 min · School Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Boston Post Road

    1615 ft · 46 sec · Boston Post Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boston Post Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
10.3 mi · 70%
Newton Street
1.84 mi · 12%
Tremont Street
0.9 mi · 6%
School Street
0.58 mi · 4%
Boston Post Road
0.31 mi · 2%
MA 30
0.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

10.3 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
12.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watertown
00h 12m from Boston
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Boston and Partly Sunny near Weston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Boston and 7.4 miles from Weston.

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

The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.02 one way or $4.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Watertown

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 Watertown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 6.7 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 6.6 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 4.3 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Back Bay station

9 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

10 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Weston. Straight-line distance: 12.43 mi (20.01 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
Weston

#2 Weston

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population12,028
Coordinates42.3667600, -71.3031100
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: Weston (-71.30311, 42.36676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.97 L · about $2.02
Round trip
$4.05
1.04 gal · 3.94 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.02 $4.05
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.29 $4.57
Premium $4.80 $2.50 $4.99
Diesel $4.49 $2.33 $4.67

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 Weston. The current time is 03:35:51.

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.