How far is Leominster, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Leominster, MA to Boston, MA is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
48.86 mi
00h 59m
Flight
37.51 mi
60.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.51 mi
Kilometers
60.36 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.86 mi
Kilometers
78.64 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM EDT
Return by in Leominster
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leominster
2026-04-23T00:41
Arrive Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leominster
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
West Concord
MA

City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Leominster
21.3 mi
00h 29m
To Boston
27.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    77 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    34 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pleasant Street

    563 ft · 24 sec · Pleasant Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mechanic Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Mechanic Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Leominster Connector

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Leominster Connector

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike

    11.4 mi · 15 min · Concord Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Union Turnpike

    3019 ft · 2 min · Union Turnpike

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary

    100 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

  13. 13

    Continue on Concord Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn

    144 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1.5 km · 3 min · Alewife Brook Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Powder House Boulevard

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Powder House Square

    71 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary

    8 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Warner Street

    914 ft · 20 sec · Warner Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Harvard Street

    1 km · 1 min · Harvard Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Mystic Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Mystic Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight toward I 93 South: Boston

    734 ft · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 1A Toll: Airport, Government Center

    889 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Government Center

    1028 ft · 31 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road

    598 ft · 27 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto State Street

    1486 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Court Street

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leominster 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
32 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
18.6 mi · 38%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.26 mi · 13%
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.51 mi · 7%
Concord Highway
3.43 mi · 7%
I 93 South
2.46 mi · 5%
Mystic Avenue
1.32 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike

11.4 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Concord
00h 29m from Leominster
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Leominster and Partly Sunny near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

West Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Leominster and 27.5 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.73 one way or $13.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Leominster and Partly Sunny near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near West Concord

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

20 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

22 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Back Bay station

29 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

29 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leominster and Boston. Straight-line distance: 37.51 mi (60.36 km).

Leominster

#1 Leominster

The largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Population41,548
Coordinates42.5250900, -71.7597900
Altitude123
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: (-71.759918, 42.525086)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.53 L · about $6.73
Round trip
$13.46
3.46 gal · 13.06 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.73 $13.46
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.61 $15.21
Premium $4.80 $8.30 $16.60
Diesel $4.49 $7.76 $15.53

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Leominster and Boston. The current time is 00:41:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.