How far is Housatonic, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Housatonic, MA to Boston, MA is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
134.88 mi
02h 19m
Flight
118.07 mi
190.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.07 mi
Kilometers
190.02 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.88 mi
Kilometers
217.07 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM EDT
Return by in Housatonic
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Housatonic
2026-04-22T23:33
Arrive Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Housatonic
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
Warren
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Housatonic
67.1 mi
01h 09m
To Boston
67.8 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 Housatonic and Boston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    1912 ft · 42 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Glendale Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Glendale Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Glendale Middle Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Glendale Middle Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    849 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    2179 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    123.2 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    156 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    1718 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Kneeland Street

    525 ft · 22 sec · Kneeland Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

  13. 13

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

    25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  19. 19

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Housatonic 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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
123 mi · 91%
Pleasant Street
3.84 mi · 3%
Glendale Road
2.53 mi · 2%
Main Street
2.11 mi · 2%
Glendale Middle Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Front Street
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

123 mi · 02h 25m

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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
118.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
01h 09m from Housatonic
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Housatonic 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 Housatonic to Boston?

The road trip is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.1 miles from Housatonic and 67.8 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.52 one way or $37.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Housatonic and Light Rain Likely near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Warren

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

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

RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

32 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

35 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Housatonic and Boston. Straight-line distance: 118.07 mi (190.02 km).

Housatonic

#1 Housatonic

Census-designated place in Berkshire County, Massachusetts

Population1,109
Coordinates42.2542500, -73.3662200
Altitude224
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: Front Street (-73.366375, 42.254259)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060035, 42.358548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.76 gal
18.02 L · about $18.52
Round trip
$37.03
9.52 gal · 36.04 L
Estimated CO2
42.3 kg one way
Round trip: 84.6 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.52 $37.03
Mid-grade $4.40 $20.93 $41.86
Premium $4.80 $22.84 $45.69
Diesel $4.49 $21.36 $42.73

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 Housatonic and Boston. The current time is 23:33:32.

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.