How far is Phillipston, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Phillipston, MA to Boston, MA is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
70.61 mi
01h 20m
Flight
56.26 mi
90.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.26 mi
Kilometers
90.54 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.61 mi
Kilometers
113.64 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Wed, Apr 15, 6:52 PM EDT
Return by in Phillipston
Wed, Apr 15, 8:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phillipston
2026-04-15T17:32
Arrive Boston
Wed, Apr 15, 6:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Phillipston
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
Harvard
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Phillipston
32.6 mi
00h 40m
To Boston
38.1 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto The Common

    57 m · 6 sec · The Common

  3. 3

    Continue on The Common

    95 m · 9 sec · The Common

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Baldwinville Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Baldwinville Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Road

    116 m · 8 sec · State Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2332 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    21.7 mi · 30 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Union Turnpike

    3019 ft · 2 min · Union Turnpike

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary

    100 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

  15. 15

    Continue on Concord Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    144 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1.5 km · 3 min · Alewife Brook Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Powder House Boulevard

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Powder House Square

    71 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary

    8 m · 1 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Warner Street

    914 ft · 20 sec · Warner Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Harvard Street

    1 km · 1 min · Harvard Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Mystic Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Mystic Avenue

  25. 25

    Take the ramp straight toward I 93 South: Boston

    734 ft · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

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

    889 ft · 22 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Government Center

    1028 ft · 31 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road

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

  31. 31

    Turn right onto State Street

    1486 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Court Street

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Phillipston 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
34 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road
22.2 mi · 31%
Concord Turnpike
19.8 mi · 28%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.26 mi · 9%
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.51 mi · 5%
Concord Highway
3.43 mi · 5%
I 93 South
2.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Road

Merge slight left

21.7 mi · 00h 30m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harvard
00h 40m from Phillipston
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Phillipston and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Harvard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Phillipston and 38.1 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Phillipston and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Harvard

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 Harvard and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

28 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

32 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

33 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

36 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phillipston and Boston. Straight-line distance: 56.26 mi (90.54 km).

Phillipston

#1 Phillipston

Town in Massachusetts, USA

Population1,739
Coordinates42.5487000, -72.1328600
Altitude354
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: The Common (-72.132847, 42.549051)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.43 L · about $9.69
Round trip
$19.37
4.98 gal · 18.86 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.69 $19.37
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.95 $21.90
Premium $4.80 $11.95 $23.90
Diesel $4.49 $11.18 $22.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

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There is no time difference between Phillipston and Boston. The current time is 17:32:31.

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.