How far is Hubbardston, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Hubbardston, MA to Boston, MA is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
65.11 mi
01h 17m
Flight
48.93 mi
78.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.93 mi
Kilometers
78.74 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.11 mi
Kilometers
104.78 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 AM EDT
Return by in Hubbardston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hubbardston
2026-04-22T22:50
Arrive Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hubbardston
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
Westborough
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Hubbardston
31.9 mi
00h 39m
To Boston
33.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 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 Hubbardston and Boston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Worcester Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Worcester Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East County Road

    5.6 mi · 9 min · East County Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

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

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Salisbury Street

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Salisbury Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Concord Street

    113 m · 6 sec · Concord Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    779 ft · 20 sec · Lincoln Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Major Taylor Boulevard

    2726 ft · 48 sec · Major Taylor Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Foster Street

    929 ft · 22 sec · Foster Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Front Street

    142 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Square

    7 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Grafton Street

    1219 ft · 34 sec · Grafton Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2603 ft · 42 sec · Grafton Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 59 sec · Grafton Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit right

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    2974 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    37.7 mi · 46 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  20. 20

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

    156 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    1718 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Kneeland Street

    525 ft · 22 sec · Kneeland Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

  24. 24

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

    25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  30. 30

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hubbardston 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
32 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
37.7 mi · 58%
Salisbury Street
6.23 mi · 10%
East County Road
5.61 mi · 9%
Grafton Street
3.64 mi · 6%
Worcester Road
2.9 mi · 4%
Main Street
2.75 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

37.7 mi · 00h 46m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
48.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westborough
00h 39m from Hubbardston
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow leaving Hubbardston 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 Hubbardston to Boston?

The road trip is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Westborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Hubbardston and 33.2 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.95 one way or $17.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow around Hubbardston and Light Rain Likely near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Westborough

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

16 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

45 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hubbardston and Boston. Straight-line distance: 48.93 mi (78.74 km).

Hubbardston

#1 Hubbardston

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population4,811
Coordinates42.4737000, -72.0061900
Altitude299
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: Worcester Road (-72.005763, 42.473957)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.7 L · about $8.95
Round trip
$17.89
4.6 gal · 17.4 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.95 $17.89
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.11 $20.23
Premium $4.80 $11.04 $22.08
Diesel $4.49 $10.32 $20.64

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 Hubbardston and Boston. The current time is 22:50:48.

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.