How far is Lee, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Lee, MA to Boston, MA is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.8 miles (180 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
126.43 mi
01h 59m
Flight
111.84 mi
179.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.84 mi
Kilometers
179.99 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.43 mi
Kilometers
203.47 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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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 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Sat, Apr 18, 10:19 AM EDT
Return by in Lee
Sat, Apr 18, 12:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee
2026-04-18T08:20
Arrive Boston
Sat, Apr 18, 10:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lee
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Brimfield
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Lee
62.9 mi
00h 59m
To Boston
63.5 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Park Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Park Street

    25 m · 7 sec · Park Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Park Street

    751 ft · 27 sec · Park Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1734 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2179 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    123.2 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  8. 8

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

    156 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    1718 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Kneeland Street

    525 ft · 22 sec · Kneeland Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 51 sec · Lincoln Street

  12. 12

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

    25 m · 6 sec · Summer Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 9 sec · Milk Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  18. 18

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
123 mi · 97%
Housatonic Street
1.28 mi · 1%
South Station
0.33 mi
Lincoln Street
0.25 mi
Park Street
0.17 mi
Washington Street
0.14 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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
111.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brimfield
00h 59m from Lee
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lee and Mostly Cloudy near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lee to Boston?

The road trip is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Brimfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Lee and 63.5 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 111.8 miles (180 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lee and Mostly Cloudy near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Brimfield

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

32 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

38 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lee and Boston. Straight-line distance: 111.84 mi (179.99 km).

Lee

#1 Lee

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population5,629
Coordinates42.3042500, -73.2481600
Altitude269
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: Park Street (-73.248105, 42.304246)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.46 gal
16.89 L · about $17.35
Round trip
$34.70
8.92 gal · 33.78 L
Estimated CO2
39.6 kg one way
Round trip: 79.3 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.35 $34.70
Mid-grade $4.40 $19.61 $39.22
Premium $4.80 $21.40 $42.81
Diesel $4.49 $20.02 $40.03

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lee and Boston. The current time is 08:20:04.

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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.