How far is Boston, MA from Wilbraham, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to Wilbraham, MA is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
81.08 mi
01h 46m
Flight
72.01 mi
115.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.01 mi
Kilometers
115.89 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.08 mi
Kilometers
130.48 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilbraham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM EDT
Return by in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 5:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-04-23T01:44
Arrive Wilbraham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Millbury
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Boston
40.5 mi
00h 53m
To Wilbraham
40.6 mi
00h 53m

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

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    54.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Thorndike Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 59 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Wilbraham Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Wilbraham Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Boston Road West

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Boston Road West

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    2 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
71 mi · 88%
Boston Road West
2.76 mi · 3%
Main Street
2.03 mi · 2%
Wilbraham Street
1.74 mi · 2%
Tremont Street
0.9 mi · 1%
MA 32
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

54.8 mi · 01h 06m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
72 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbury
00h 53m from Boston
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Millbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Boston and 40.6 miles from Wilbraham.

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

The direct path is about 72 miles (115.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.13 one way or $22.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Boston is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Millbury

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Millbury, 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 Millbury.

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

50 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

50 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Wilbraham. Straight-line distance: 72.01 mi (115.89 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
Wilbraham

#2 Wilbraham

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population14,670
Coordinates42.1237100, -72.4314700
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: Wilbraham (-72.43147, 42.12371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.83 L · about $11.13
Round trip
$22.25
5.72 gal · 21.66 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.13 $22.25
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.58 $25.15
Premium $4.80 $13.73 $27.45
Diesel $4.49 $12.84 $25.67

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 Wilbraham. The current time is 01:44:48.

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.