How far is Boylston, MA from Boston, MA?
The driving distance from Boylston, MA to Boston, MA is about 45 miles (72.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, 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 Boylston and Boston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boylston and Boston.
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Start on Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Willow Road
2345 ft · 40 sec · Willow Road
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Continue on Boylston Road
1 mi · 1 min · Boylston Road
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Continue on West Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Street
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Continue on Central Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Central Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Worcester
1776 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Albany New York, Boston
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
27.7 mi · 34 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
156 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on South Station
1718 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Kneeland Street
525 ft · 22 sec · Kneeland Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
1345 ft · 51 sec · Lincoln Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Summer Street
25 m · 6 sec · Summer Street
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Turn right onto Devonshire Street
687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Arch Street
141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street
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Turn left onto Milk Street
84 m · 9 sec · Milk Street
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Continue on Washington Street
737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Court Street
144 m · 20 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Tremont Street
102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boylston and Boston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
27.7 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Boylston and Light Rain Likely near Boston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boylston to Boston?
The road trip is about 45 miles (72.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 22.2 miles from Boylston and 22.8 miles from Boston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Boylston and Light Rain Likely near Boston.
Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Framingham Center.
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Union Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boylston and Boston. Straight-line distance: 32.95 mi (53.02 km).
#1 Boylston
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 4,728 |
| Coordinates | 42.3917600, -71.7036800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.19 | $12.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.63 | $15.26 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.14 | $14.27 |
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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