How far is Pelham, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Pelham, MA to Boston, MA is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
91.58 mi
01h 42m
Flight
68.64 mi
110.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.64 mi
Kilometers
110.46 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.58 mi
Kilometers
147.39 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM EDT
Return by in Pelham
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pelham
2026-04-22T22:58
Arrive Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pelham
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 Pelham
46 mi
00h 51m
To Boston
45.6 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 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 Pelham and Boston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Daniel Shays Highway

    7.3 mi · 12 min · Daniel Shays Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on North Washington Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Liberty Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · North Liberty Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Belchertown Street

    2359 ft · 47 sec · Belchertown Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1629 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Palmer Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sykes Street

    735 ft · 15 sec · Sykes Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    3028 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Thorndike Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1291 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    94 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    71.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    156 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    1718 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Kneeland Street

    525 ft · 22 sec · Kneeland Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

  20. 20

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

    25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  26. 26

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pelham 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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.2 mi · 78%
Daniel Shays Highway
7.32 mi · 8%
North Liberty Street
4.11 mi · 4%
North Main Street
2.56 mi · 3%
North Washington Street
2.11 mi · 2%
Thorndike Street
1.46 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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
68.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 51m from Pelham
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Pelham 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 Pelham to Boston?

The road trip is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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 46 miles from Pelham and 45.6 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Pelham and Light Rain 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 Pelham and Boston. Straight-line distance: 68.64 mi (110.46 km).

Pelham

#1 Pelham

City in Massachusetts

Population1,305
Coordinates42.3931500, -72.4037000
Altitude345
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: Daniel Shays Highway (-72.403679, 42.393152)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.23 L · about $12.56
Round trip
$25.13
6.46 gal · 24.46 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.56 $25.13
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.20 $28.40
Premium $4.80 $15.50 $31.00
Diesel $4.49 $14.50 $28.99

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 Pelham and Boston. The current time is 22:58:31.

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.