How far is Pinehurst, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Pinehurst, MA to Boston, MA is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.39 mi
00h 30m
Flight
14.6 mi
23.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.6 mi
Kilometers
23.49 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.39 mi
Kilometers
29.6 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Sun, Nov 8, 5:32 AM EST
Return by in Pinehurst
Sun, Nov 8, 6:02 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinehurst
2026-11-08T05:02
Arrive Boston
Sun, Nov 8, 5:32 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pinehurst
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Winchester
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

From Pinehurst
8.1 mi
00h 15m
To Boston
10.3 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Boston Road

    2296 ft · 60 sec · Boston Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Cambridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Bacon Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    2683 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winthrop Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Winthrop Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    760 ft · 28 sec · Winthrop Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mystic Valley Parkway

    2577 ft · 1 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    608 ft · 10 sec · Mystic Valley Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 93: Boston, Concord New Hampshire

    584 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    2482 ft · 38 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  20. 20

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

    889 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Government Center

    1028 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road

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

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Street

    1486 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Court Street

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pinehurst 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
141.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cambridge Street
4.87 mi · 26%
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.51 mi · 14%
Cambridge Road
2 mi · 11%
Winthrop Street
1.42 mi · 8%
I 93 South
1.36 mi · 7%
Bacon Street
0.74 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Cambridge Street

Continue on Cambridge Street

3.76 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
14.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
00h 15m from Pinehurst
Leave By
7:30 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst to Boston?

The road trip is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Pinehurst and 10.3 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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 Winchester and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 7.2 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 7.1 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

7 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

11 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

13 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

13 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinehurst and Boston. Straight-line distance: 14.6 mi (23.49 km).

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#1 Pinehurst

Pinehurst is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.5292600, -71.2281100
Altitude32
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: (-71.228269, 42.529202)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060035, 42.358548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.46 L · about $2.68
Round trip
$5.36
1.3 gal · 4.92 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $2.68 $5.36
Mid-grade $4.80 $3.12 $6.23
Premium $5.21 $3.39 $6.78
Diesel $6.28 $4.08 $8.17

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Pinehurst and Boston. The current time is 05:02:05.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.