How far is Otis, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Otis, MA to Boston, MA is about 118 miles (189.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
117.98 mi
02h 09m
Flight
104.51 mi
168.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.51 mi
Kilometers
168.19 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.98 mi
Kilometers
189.87 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM EDT
Return by in Otis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Otis
2026-04-22T22:46
Arrive Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Otis
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
Fiskdale
MA

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Otis
58.7 mi
01h 04m
To Boston
59.3 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Otis Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · East Otis Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East Otis Road

    2196 ft · 37 sec · East Otis Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Otis Stage Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Otis Stage Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Woronoco Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Woronoco Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Blandford Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Blandford Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    5.7 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    734 ft · 27 sec · Maple Street

  9. 9

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

    85 m · 15 sec · Orange Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    105 m · 12 sec · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Union Avenue

    2157 ft · 1 min · Union Avenue

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Elm Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Elm Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    577 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Friendlys Way

    108 m · 12 sec · Friendlys Way

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    785 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    1454 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    156 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    1718 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Kneeland Street

    525 ft · 22 sec · Kneeland Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

  22. 22

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

    25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  28. 28

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 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 Otis 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
30 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
93.5 mi · 79%
Otis Stage Road
5.54 mi · 5%
East Otis Road
4.08 mi · 3%
Blandford Road
2.76 mi · 2%
Woronoco Road
1.66 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

93.5 mi · 01h 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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
104.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fiskdale
01h 04m from Otis
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Otis and Light Rain Likely near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118 miles (189.9 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Fiskdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Otis and 59.3 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.18 one way or $32.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Otis and Light Rain Likely near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Fiskdale

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

40 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

44 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

48 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Otis and Boston. Straight-line distance: 104.51 mi (168.19 km).

Otis

#1 Otis

City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,531
Coordinates42.1931500, -73.0917700
Altitude373
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: East Otis Road (-73.091752, 42.193028)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.76 L · about $16.18
Round trip
$32.36
8.32 gal · 31.52 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.18 $32.36
Mid-grade $4.40 $18.29 $36.58
Premium $4.80 $19.96 $39.93
Diesel $4.49 $18.67 $37.34

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 Otis and Boston. The current time is 22:46:23.

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.