How far is North Amherst, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from North Amherst, MA to Boston, MA is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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
96.59 mi
01h 57m
Flight
75.17 mi
120.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.17 mi
Kilometers
120.97 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.59 mi
Kilometers
155.45 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Sun, Apr 19, 6:49 AM EDT
Return by in North Amherst
Sun, Apr 19, 8:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Amherst
2026-04-19T04:52
Arrive Boston
Sun, Apr 19, 6:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Amherst
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
Auburn
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From North Amherst
48 mi
00h 58m
To Boston
48.7 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Amherst and Boston.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sunderland Road

    47 m · 12 sec · Sunderland Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Pleasant Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Pleasant Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Pleasant Street

    27 m · 2 sec · North Pleasant Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto North Pleasant Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Pleasant Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Pleasant Street

    1855 ft · 1 min · North Pleasant Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Triangle Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Triangle Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Triangle Street

    2699 ft · 1 min · Triangle Street

  9. 9

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

    1195 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Whitney Street

    1003 ft · 34 sec · South Whitney Street

  11. 11

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

    2078 ft · 54 sec · College Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Belchertown Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Belchertown Road

  13. 13

    Continue on USMC League Highway

    119 m · 6 sec · USMC League Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Federal Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Federal Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Federal Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Federal Street

  16. 16

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Federal Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on North Washington Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North Liberty Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · North Liberty Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Belchertown Street

    2359 ft · 47 sec · Belchertown Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1629 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Palmer Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Sykes Street

    735 ft · 15 sec · Sykes Street

  24. 24

    Continue on North Main Street

    3028 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Thorndike Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  27. 27

    Take the ramp left

    1291 ft · 31 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    94 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    71.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy

    156 m · 13 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    1718 ft · 47 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Kneeland Street

    525 ft · 22 sec · Kneeland Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

  35. 35

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

    25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  41. 41

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Amherst 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
43 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.2 mi · 74%
Federal Street
5.57 mi · 6%
North Liberty Street
4.11 mi · 4%
North Main Street
2.56 mi · 3%
North Washington Street
2.11 mi · 2%
North Pleasant Street
2.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

71.2 mi · 01h 25m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
75.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 58m from North Amherst
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving North Amherst and Rain Showers Likely near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Amherst to Boston?

The road trip is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from North Amherst and 48.7 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.26 one way or $26.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around North Amherst and Rain Showers Likely near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

54 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

57 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Amherst and Boston. Straight-line distance: 75.17 mi (120.97 km).

North Amherst

#1 North Amherst

Census-designated place in Hampshire County, Massachusetts

Population6,819
Coordinates42.4103700, -72.5309200
Altitude57
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: (-72.530879, 42.41034)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060035, 42.358548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.9 L · about $13.26
Round trip
$26.53
6.82 gal · 25.8 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.26 $26.53
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.99 $29.99
Premium $4.80 $16.36 $32.73
Diesel $4.49 $15.30 $30.61

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Amherst and Boston. The current time is 04:52:06.

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.