How far is Sheffield, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Sheffield, MA to Boston, MA is about 143.7 miles (231.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.7 miles (191 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
143.66 mi
02h 30m
Flight
118.66 mi
190.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.66 mi
Kilometers
190.97 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.66 mi
Kilometers
231.2 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM EDT
Return by in Sheffield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheffield
2026-04-23T00:18
Arrive Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sheffield
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
Palmer
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Sheffield
71.5 mi
01h 15m
To Boston
72.2 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Square

    112 m · 22 sec · Depot Square

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    4.8 mi · 9 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    29 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Road

    2643 ft · 1 min · State Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Stockbridge Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Stockbridge Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Great Barrington Road

    3078 ft · 1 min · Great Barrington Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Street

    2225 ft · 56 sec · South Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    849 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    2179 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    123.2 mi · 2 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 Sheffield 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
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
123 mi · 86%
North Main Street
4.76 mi · 3%
Stockbridge Road
4.15 mi · 3%
Pleasant Street
3.84 mi · 3%
Main Street
3.32 mi · 2%
South Street
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

123 mi · 02h 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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
118.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer
01h 15m from Sheffield
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sheffield and Partly Sunny near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.7 miles (231.2 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Sheffield and 72.2 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 118.7 miles (191 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.72 one way or $39.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sheffield and Partly Sunny near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Palmer

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

23 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

28 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Windsor Locks

37 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheffield and Boston. Straight-line distance: 118.66 mi (190.97 km).

Sheffield

#1 Sheffield

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population3,112
Coordinates42.1103700, -73.3551100
Altitude203
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: Depot Square (-73.354767, 42.110413)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.07 gal
19.19 L · about $19.72
Round trip
$39.44
10.14 gal · 38.38 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.1 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $19.72 $39.44
Mid-grade $4.40 $22.29 $44.59
Premium $4.80 $24.33 $48.66
Diesel $4.49 $22.75 $45.51

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 Sheffield and Boston. The current time is 00:18:19.

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.