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

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Leicester and Boston is 44.07 miles (70.93 km).

Flight distance from Leicester, MA to Boston, MA is 44.07 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Leicester, Massachusetts to Boston, Massachusetts is: 53.76 miles (86.52 km) by car.

Driving from Leicester to Boston will take approximately 01 hours 01 minutes.

#1 Leicester

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Population	11272
GPS Coordinates	42°14'45"N 71°54'31"W
Latitude	42.2459300
Longitude	-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. It is located on the Atlantic coast in northeastern Massachusetts. Boston is a major center for education and is home to Harvard University and the Boston Celtics basketball team.

Population	691531
GPS Coordinates	42°21'30"N 71°3'35"W
Latitude	42.3584300
Longitude	-71.0597700
Altitude	14
Country	United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Leicester and Boston

The distance between Leicester and Boston is 87 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 57 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Leicester and Boston. The current time is 04:41:40.

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.18 liters (1.9 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Leicester and Boston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Leicester to Boston is $6.81 (diesel $8.51).

Massachusetts gas prices.

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Massachusetts ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.591 (Diesel $4.488) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Leicester and Boston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.