How far is East Boston, MA from Natick, MA?
The driving distance from East Boston, MA to Natick, MA is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Boston and Natick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Boston and Natick.
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Start on Meridian Street
14 m · 4 sec · Meridian Street
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Turn left onto Porter Street
135 m · 14 sec · Porter Street
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Take the ramp straight toward MA 1A South: Sumner Tunnel
119 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Sumner Tunnel
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sumner Tunnel
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 3 North: Storrow Drive
1352 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
2232 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 28 South, MA 3 North: Storrow Drive
1682 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight right onto Storrow Drive
132 m · 12 sec · Storrow Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Storrow Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · Storrow Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Charlesgate
125 m · 14 sec · Charlesgate
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Take the exit slight right toward Kenmore Square
616 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Beacon Street
911 ft · 28 sec · Beacon Street
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Turn straight onto Commonwealth Avenue
59 m · 6 sec · Commonwealth Avenue
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Keep straight to continue on Beacon Street
5.4 mi · 11 min · Beacon Street
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Turn left onto Centre Street
43 m · 2 sec · Centre Street
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Turn straight
52 m · 3 sec
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Continue on Centre Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Centre Street
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Turn right onto Boylston Street
149 m · 8 sec · Boylston Street
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Merge slight left onto Boylston Street
1 mi · 2 min · Boylston Street
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Continue on Worcester Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Worcester Street
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 16: Wellesley Hills, Natick
18 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 16: Wellesley Hills, Natick
146 m · 15 sec
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Turn slight left onto Washington Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Central Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · Central Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Central Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Boston and Natick.
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.
Beacon Street
Keep straight to continue on Beacon Street
5.44 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving East Boston and Sunny near Natick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Boston to Natick?
The road trip is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from East Boston and 9.4 miles from Natick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Boston and Sunny near Natick.
Stop Ideas Near Newton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newton.
Back Bay station
North Station
South Station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Boston and Natick. Straight-line distance: 17.07 mi (27.47 km).
#1 East Boston
East Boston is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.3751000, -71.0392200 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Natick
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 35,766 |
| Coordinates | 42.2834300, -71.3495000 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Natick (-71.3495, 42.28343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.95 | $5.89 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.22 | $6.43 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.01 | $6.01 |
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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