How far is Leicester, MA from Boston, MA?
Fastest route
Here are some tips and suggestions for your trip from Leicester, Massachusetts to Boston, Massachusetts:
Directions
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Head east on S Main St toward Pleasant St, then turn right at the 1st cross street onto MA-56 S/Pleasant St. Continue onto Rochdale St.
- 🧠Tip: Make sure to follow the signs for MA-56 S/Pleasant St and Rochdale St.
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Use any lane to turn left onto MA-12 N/Southbridge St, then use the right lane to merge onto I-90 E via the ramp to Boston.
- 🧠Tip: Keep an eye out for the entrance to I-90 E, as it can be easy to miss.
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Follow I-90 E and be prepared for tolls on this route.
- 🧠Tip: Have cash or an electronic tolling device ready to pay the tolls along I-90 E.
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Use the middle lane to take exit 134 A-B-C for I-93 S/I-93 N toward Quincy/Concord.
- 🧠Tip: Be aware of the exit numbers and follow the signs for I-93 S/I-93 N.
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Keep right at the fork to continue on Exit 134B and follow signs for I-93 N/Concord NH. Merge onto I-93 N.
- 🧠Tip: Stay alert for the Exit 134B fork and merge onto I-93 N in the right lanes.
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Take exit 17 for Government Ctr toward Quincy Mkt. Continue on North St, then turn left onto Congress St.
- 🧠Tip: Follow the signs for Government Ctr and be prepared for some city driving.
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Turn right before Brookline Bank and continue onto Cambridge St.
- 🧠Tip: Watch for the turn before Brookline Bank to ensure you are on the correct route to Cambridge St.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leicester and Boston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leicester and Boston.
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Start on the route
14 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
6.1 mi · 12 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Myrtle Street
1167 ft · 25 sec · Myrtle Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto McGrath Boulevard
848 ft · 29 sec · McGrath Boulevard
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Continue on Foster Street
31 m · 3 sec · Foster Street
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Turn slight right onto Franklin Street
688 ft · 20 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Harding Street
590 ft · 17 sec · Harding Street
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Turn left onto Winter Street
100 m · 9 sec · Winter Street
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Continue on Grafton Street
2603 ft · 42 sec · Grafton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street
12 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street
2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street
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Continue on Grafton Road
2091 ft · 59 sec · Grafton Road
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Take the exit right
2318 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
2974 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
37.7 mi · 46 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 Leicester 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
37.7 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Leicester and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Boston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leicester to Boston?
The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Cordaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Leicester and 28.5 miles from Boston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.39 one way or $14.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Leicester and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Boston.
Stop Ideas Near Cordaville
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 Cordaville.
Framingham station
Union Station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leicester and Boston. Straight-line distance: 44.07 mi (70.93 km).
#1 Leicester
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
| Population | 11,272 |
| Coordinates | 42.2459300, -71.9086800 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| 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: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.35 | $16.71 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.53 | $17.05 |
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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