How far is Medway, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Medway, MA to Boston, MA is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
44.66 mi
00h 52m
Flight
22.83 mi
36.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.83 mi
Kilometers
36.74 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.66 mi
Kilometers
71.88 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Thu, Apr 16, 12:11 PM EDT
Return by in Medway
Thu, Apr 16, 1:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medway
2026-04-16T11:18
Arrive Boston
Thu, Apr 16, 12:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medway
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
Westwood
MA

Town in Massachusetts, USA

From Medway
13.3 mi
00h 26m
To Boston
31.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Barber Street

    595 ft · 31 sec · Barber Street

  2. 2

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

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Village Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    37 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Norfolk Road

    126 m · 7 sec · Norfolk Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Village Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Village Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    4.4 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on County Street

    1 mi · 2 min · County Street

  8. 8

    Continue on High Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · High Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Independence Drive

    2415 ft · 1 min · Independence Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Grove Street

    901 ft · 20 sec · Grove Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Park Circle

    77 m · 4 sec · Grove Street

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Grove Street

    1931 ft · 43 sec · Grove Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Newton Street

    1731 ft · 37 sec · Newton Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Clyde Street

    1770 ft · 41 sec · Clyde Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Lee Street

    3260 ft · 1 min · Lee Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Lee Street

    1941 ft · 44 sec · Lee Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Boylston Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Boylston Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Washington Street

    808 ft · 17 sec · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Brookline Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Brookline Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Boylston Street

    3150 ft · 2 min · Boylston Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Bowker Overpass

    1346 ft · 43 sec · Bowker Overpass

  24. 24

    Continue on Charlesgate

    1396 ft · 30 sec · Charlesgate

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Storrow Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Storrow Drive

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Government Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Emergency and Trauma Centers

    54 m · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Government Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Emergency and Trauma Centers

    629 ft · 27 sec

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    3274 ft · 2 min · Cambridge Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Tremont Street

    58 m · 7 sec · Tremont Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medway 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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
High Street
5.23 mi · 12%
Main Street
4.4 mi · 10%
Village Street
4.06 mi · 9%
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
2.09 mi · 5%
Boylston Street
1.84 mi · 4%
Bridge Street
1.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

High Street

Continue on High Street

5.23 mi · 00h 08m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
22.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westwood
00h 26m from Medway
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Medway and Patchy Fog near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Westwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Medway and 31.3 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Medway and Patchy Fog near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Westwood

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 Westwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.4 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 11.3 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 10.3 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

6 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

17 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

19 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

21 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medway and Boston. Straight-line distance: 22.83 mi (36.74 km).

Medway

#1 Medway

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population13,443
Coordinates42.1417600, -71.3967300
Altitude59
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: Barber Street (-71.39673, 42.14174)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.97 L · about $6.15
Round trip
$12.29
3.16 gal · 11.94 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.15 $12.29
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.95 $13.89
Premium $4.80 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $4.49 $7.09 $14.18

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Medway and Boston. The current time is 11:18:44.

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.