How far is Hadley, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Hadley, MA to Boston, MA is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
106.65 mi
01h 43m
Flight
78.06 mi
125.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.06 mi
Kilometers
125.63 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.65 mi
Kilometers
171.63 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Wed, Apr 22, 10:05 PM EDT
Return by in Hadley
Wed, Apr 22, 11:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hadley
2026-04-22T20:21
Arrive Boston
Wed, Apr 22, 10:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hadley
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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Hadley
53 mi
00h 52m
To Boston
53.6 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    46 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Middle Street

    77 m · 15 sec · Middle Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Russell Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Russell Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1233 ft · 33 sec · Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bridge Street

    34 m · 4 sec · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Street

    127 m · 14 sec · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    1406 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY

    1.5 km · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Worcester, Boston

    2734 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    88.3 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy

    156 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    1718 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Kneeland Street

    525 ft · 22 sec · Kneeland Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Summer Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Court Street

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
88.3 mi · 83%
Bridge Street
13.2 mi · 12%
Russell Street
1.57 mi · 1%
I 90 Toll
0.93 mi · 1%
I 90 East
0.52 mi
South Station
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

88.3 mi · 01h 44m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
78 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
00h 52m from Hadley
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Hadley 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 Hadley to Boston?

The road trip is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53 miles from Hadley and 53.6 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 78 miles (125.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.63 one way or $29.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Hadley and Light Rain Likely near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hadley and Boston. Straight-line distance: 78.06 mi (125.63 km).

Hadley

#1 Hadley

Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population5,327
Coordinates42.3417600, -72.5884200
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Boston

#2 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
Start: (-72.588428, 42.342002)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.76 gal
14.25 L · about $14.63
Round trip
$29.25
7.52 gal · 28.5 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.63 $29.25
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.53 $33.07
Premium $4.80 $18.04 $36.09
Diesel $4.49 $16.87 $33.75

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 Hadley and Boston. The current time is 20:21:25.

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.