How far is Montague, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Montague, MA to Boston, MA is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
94.85 mi
01h 48m
Flight
76.2 mi
122.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.2 mi
Kilometers
122.64 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.85 mi
Kilometers
152.65 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 11:58 AM EDT
Return by in Montague
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montague
2026-04-23T10:09
Arrive Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 11:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montague
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
Fitchburg
MA

The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.

From Montague
44.8 mi
00h 54m
To Boston
50 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 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 Montague and Boston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    927 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Turners Falls Road

    2195 ft · 1 min · Turners Falls Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Swamp Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Swamp Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Federal Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Federal Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    115 m · 18 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1043 ft · 18 sec · Bridge Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Lester Street

    1041 ft · 20 sec · Lester Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    2957 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Public Works Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    36.1 mi · 50 min · Mohawk Trail

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Union Turnpike

    3019 ft · 2 min · Union Turnpike

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary

    100 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  21. 21

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

  22. 22

    Continue on Concord Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  24. 24

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

    144 m · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1.5 km · 3 min · Alewife Brook Parkway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Powder House Boulevard

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Powder House Square

    71 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Exit the rotary

    8 m · 1 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Warner Street

    914 ft · 20 sec · Warner Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Harvard Street

    1 km · 1 min · Harvard Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Mystic Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Mystic Avenue

  32. 32

    Take the ramp straight toward I 93 South: Boston

    734 ft · 18 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  35. 35

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

    889 ft · 22 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on Government Center

    1028 ft · 31 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road

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

  38. 38

    Turn right onto State Street

    1486 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Court Street

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montague 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
41 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mohawk Trail
38.5 mi · 41%
Concord Turnpike
19.8 mi · 21%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.26 mi · 7%
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.51 mi · 4%
Concord Highway
3.43 mi · 4%
Federal Street
2.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Mohawk Trail

Continue on Mohawk Trail

36.1 mi · 00h 50m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
76.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fitchburg
00h 54m from Montague
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Montague 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 Montague to Boston?

The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Fitchburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.8 miles from Montague and 50 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.03 one way or $26.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fitchburg

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 Fitchburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 2.3 mi away

City Hall - Internet Backbone Point

Fitchburg , MA
Boulder Dr, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Landmark
Leominster City Hall
Meeting point 2.3 mi away

Leominster City Hall

Leominster , MA
25 West St, Leominster, MA 01453
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

34 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

46 mi away
417 Waverly St.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

53 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montague and Boston. Straight-line distance: 76.2 mi (122.64 km).

Montague

#1 Montague

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population8,203
Coordinates42.5356400, -72.5350900
Altitude69
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: Center Street (-72.535251, 42.535529)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.67 L · about $13.03
Round trip
$26.06
6.7 gal · 25.34 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.03 $26.06
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.73 $29.46
Premium $4.80 $16.08 $32.15
Diesel $4.49 $15.03 $30.07

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 Montague and Boston. The current time is 10:09:27.

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.