How far is Hudson, MA from Boston, MA?
Fastest route
The route from Hudson, Massachusetts to Boston, Massachusetts is approximately 31.6 miles and takes about 52 minutes via US-20 E and I-90 E. This route involves tolls.
Directions
- Head southwest toward Main St.
- Pass by Domino's Pizza (on the left).
- State Rd turns slightly right and becomes Sudbury Rd.
- Continue on US-20 E.
- Take I-90 E to North St in Boston. Take exit 17 from I-93 N.
- Merge onto I-95 S via the ramp to I-90/Providence/RI.
- Take exit 39B to merge onto I-90 E toward Boston. Use the middle lane to take exit 134 A-B-C for I-93 S/I-93 N toward Quincy/Concord. Keep right at the fork to continue on Exit 134B, follow signs for I-93 N/Concord NH, and merge onto I-93 N. Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 17 for Government Ctr toward Quincy Mkt. Continue on North St. Take Congress St and Court St to Cambridge St.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Make sure to follow Main St, Hudson Rd, and MA-27 S to reach US-20 E in Wayland.
- 💰 Be prepared for tolls along the way.
- 🛣️ Pay attention to road signs and exit numbers.
- 📱 Consider using a navigation app for real-time traffic updates.
- ⛽ Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel for the journey.
- 🕑 Plan your trip according to the expected travel time.
- 🗺️ Familiarize yourself with the route before starting your journey.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hudson and Boston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson and Boston.
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Start on the route
70 m · 23 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
528 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Broad Street
31 m · 3 sec · Broad Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Street
65 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street
657 ft · 11 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Washington Street
2102 ft · 50 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Bolton Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Bolton Street
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Continue on South Bolton Street
1221 ft · 27 sec · South Bolton Street
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Continue on Maple Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Marlboro Road
2990 ft · 1 min · Marlboro Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Marlboro Road
46 m · 5 sec · Marlboro Road
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Continue on Framingham Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Framingham Road
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Continue on Boston Road
1717 ft · 57 sec · Boston Road
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Turn sharp right onto Central Street
2961 ft · 1 min · Central Street
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Turn left onto Turnpike Road
1 km · 1 min · Turnpike Road
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Continue on Worcester Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Worcester Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
1880 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East
1600 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
22.8 mi · 29 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 · 53 sec · Lincoln Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Summer Street
25 m · 4 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 · 11 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 Hudson 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
22.8 mi · 00h 29m
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 Hudson and Sunny near Boston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hudson to Boston?
The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Cochituate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Hudson and 23.5 miles from Boston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hudson and Sunny near Boston.
Stop Ideas Near Cochituate
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 Cochituate.
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Boston. Straight-line distance: 25.95 mi (41.76 km).
#1 Hudson
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 19,732 |
| Coordinates | 42.3917600, -71.5661800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.86 | $13.73 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
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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