How far is Hyde Park, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Hyde Park, MA to Boston, MA is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.45 mi
00h 25m
Flight
7.84 mi
12.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.84 mi
Kilometers
12.61 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.45 mi
Kilometers
18.42 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Sun, Nov 8, 5:08 PM EST
Return by in Hyde Park
Sun, Nov 8, 5:34 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hyde Park
2026-11-08T16:42
Arrive Boston
Sun, Nov 8, 5:08 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hyde Park
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Milton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Hyde Park
5.7 mi
00h 13m
To Boston
5.7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 12:00 AM EST
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hyde Park and Boston.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    94 m · 28 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pingree Street

    84 m · 17 sec · Pingree Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hyde Park Avenue

    105 m · 15 sec · Hyde Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto River Street

    689 ft · 24 sec · River Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Fairmount Avenue

    1546 ft · 56 sec · Fairmount Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Truman Parkway

    2645 ft · 1 min · Truman Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Truman Highway

    2830 ft · 1 min · Truman Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Brush Hill Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Brush Hill Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Curtis Road

    711 ft · 30 sec · Curtis Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Eliot Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Eliot Street

  11. 11

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

    708 ft · 16 sec · Adams Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Dorchester Avenue

    2885 ft · 1 min · Dorchester Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Gallivan Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Gallivan Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto William T. Morrissey Boulevard

    139 m · 13 sec · William T. Morrissey Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    998 ft · 19 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward South Station, Airport

    2666 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    2711 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

  21. 21

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

    25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  27. 27

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
254.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Expressway
3.28 mi · 29%
Eliot Street
1.34 mi · 12%
Gallivan Boulevard
1.28 mi · 11%
South Station
1.02 mi · 9%
Brush Hill Road
0.66 mi · 6%
Dorchester Avenue
0.55 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

3.28 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
7.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 13m from Hyde Park
Leave By
7:38 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Hyde Park and Rain Showers Likely near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hyde Park to Boston?

The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Hyde Park and 5.7 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.64 one way or $3.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Hyde Park and Rain Showers Likely near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 5.2 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 5.1 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 6.5 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

8 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hyde Park and Boston. Straight-line distance: 7.84 mi (12.61 km).

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#1 Hyde Park

Hyde Park is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.2556500, -71.1245000
Altitude18
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: Hyde Park (-71.1245, 42.25565)
End: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.53 L · about $1.64
Round trip
$3.28
0.8 gal · 3.06 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.11 $1.64 $3.28
Mid-grade $4.78 $1.91 $3.82
Premium $5.19 $2.08 $4.15
Diesel $6.27 $2.51 $5.01

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Hyde Park and Boston. The current time is 16:42:04.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.