How far is Shelburne, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Shelburne, MA to Boston, MA is about 106 miles (170.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.5 miles (136 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
105.99 mi
01h 59m
Flight
84.53 mi
136.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.53 mi
Kilometers
136.03 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.99 mi
Kilometers
170.57 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Return by in Shelburne
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shelburne
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shelburne
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
Westminster
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Shelburne
50.2 mi
00h 59m
To Boston
55.8 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W
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 Shelburne and Boston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Shelburne Center Road

    607 ft · 20 sec · Shelburne Center Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Little Mohawk Road

    71 m · 9 sec · Little Mohawk Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mohawk Trail

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Mohawk Trail

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    975 ft · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston

    51 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Union Turnpike

    3019 ft · 2 min · Union Turnpike

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary

    100 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

  14. 14

    Continue on Concord Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    144 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1.5 km · 3 min · Alewife Brook Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Powder House Boulevard

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Powder House Square

    71 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary

    8 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Warner Street

    914 ft · 20 sec · Warner Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Harvard Street

    1 km · 1 min · Harvard Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Mystic Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Mystic Avenue

  24. 24

    Take the ramp straight toward I 93 South: Boston

    734 ft · 18 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

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

    889 ft · 22 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Government Center

    1028 ft · 31 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road

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

  30. 30

    Turn right onto State Street

    1486 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Court Street

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shelburne 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
33 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 2 East
51 mi · 48%
Concord Turnpike
19.8 mi · 19%
Mohawk Trail
8 mi · 8%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.26 mi · 6%
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.51 mi · 3%
Concord Highway
3.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

MA 2 East

Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston

51 mi · 01h 15m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
84.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westminster
00h 59m from Shelburne
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Shelburne 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 Shelburne to Boston?

The road trip is about 106 miles (170.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.2 miles from Shelburne and 55.8 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 84.5 miles (136 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.55 one way or $29.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Shelburne and Light Rain Likely near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Westminster

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 Westminster and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

43 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Framingham station

50 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

53 mi away
13 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shelburne and Boston. Straight-line distance: 84.53 mi (136.03 km).

Shelburne

#1 Shelburne

Human settlement in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,840
Coordinates42.5898100, -72.6884200
Altitude177
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: Shelburne Center Road (-72.688306, 42.589756)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.16 L · about $14.55
Round trip
$29.10
7.48 gal · 28.32 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.55 $29.10
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.44 $32.89
Premium $4.80 $17.95 $35.90
Diesel $4.49 $16.79 $33.57

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 Shelburne and Boston. The current time is 23:37:53.

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.