How far is Boston, MA from Whitinsville, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to Whitinsville, MA is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (57 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
42.85 mi
01h 03m
Flight
35.41 mi
56.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.41 mi
Kilometers
56.99 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.85 mi
Kilometers
68.96 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitinsville
Wed, May 6, 2:19 PM EDT
Return by in Boston
Wed, May 6, 3:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-05-06T13:15
Arrive Whitinsville
Wed, May 6, 2:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
21.4 mi
00h 31m
To Whitinsville
21.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Today

Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph S
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.4 mi · 34 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    3008 ft · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

    2831 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward West Main Street, Upton

    2111 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Hopkinton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hopkinton Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto School Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · School Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Quaker Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Quaker Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Church Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Church Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hill Street

    68 m · 12 sec · Hill Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    75 m · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
27.4 mi · 64%
I 495 South
3.32 mi · 8%
West Main Street
2.33 mi · 5%
Church Street
2.14 mi · 5%
Pleasant Street
1.87 mi · 4%
Hopkinton Road
1.58 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

27.4 mi · 00h 34m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 31m from Boston
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely leaving Boston and Chance Rain Showers near Whitinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 21.4 miles from Boston and 21.4 miles from Whitinsville.

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

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (57 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.87 one way or $11.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely around Boston and Chance Rain Showers near Whitinsville.

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 Whitinsville. Straight-line distance: 35.41 mi (56.99 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
Whitinsville

#2 Whitinsville

Unincoporated village in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population6,704
Coordinates42.1112100, -71.6661800
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: Whitinsville (-71.66618, 42.11121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.72 L · about $5.87
Round trip
$11.75
3.02 gal · 11.44 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.87 $11.75
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.64 $13.28
Premium $4.80 $7.25 $14.49
Diesel $4.49 $6.78 $13.55

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston and Whitinsville. The current time is 13:15:43.

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.