How far is Boston, MA from Woburn, MA?
The driving distance from Boston, MA to Woburn, MA is about 12 miles (19.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and Woburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston and Woburn.
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Start on Tremont Street
70 m · 11 sec · Tremont Street
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Turn right onto Beacon Street
92 m · 11 sec · Beacon Street
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Turn right onto Somerset Street
104 m · 13 sec · Somerset Street
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Turn left onto Ashburton Place
64 m · 7 sec · Ashburton Place
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Keep slight right to continue on Ashburton Place
77 m · 9 sec · Ashburton Place
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Turn straight onto Bowdoin Street
574 ft · 24 sec · Bowdoin Street
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
134 m · 22 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Sudbury Street
1490 ft · 1 min · Sudbury Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 93 North: Concord NH
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Montvale Avenue, Stoneham, Woburn
139 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montvale Avenue, Stoneham, Woburn
148 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Montvale Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Montvale Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
65 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Winn Street
36 m · 10 sec · Winn Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
66 m · 4 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn slight left onto Common Street
27 m · 10 sec · Common Street
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Continue on Common Street
57 m · 3 sec · Common Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Common Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and Woburn.
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.
I 93 North
Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 00h 10m
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 leaving Boston and Light Rain Likely near Woburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boston to Woburn?
The road trip is about 12 miles (19.3 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Medford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Boston and 6 miles from Woburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.67 one way or $3.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Boston and Light Rain Likely near Woburn.
Stop Ideas Near Medford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Medford.
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Woburn. Straight-line distance: 9.59 mi (15.43 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 Woburn
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 40,135 |
| Coordinates | 42.4792600, -71.1522800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woburn (-71.15228, 42.47926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.67 | $3.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.06 | $4.13 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
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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