How far is Southwick, MA from Boston, MA?
The driving distance from Southwick, MA to Boston, MA is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southwick and Boston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southwick and Boston.
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Start on Granville Road
18 m · 5 sec · Granville Road
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Turn left onto College Highway
3123 ft · 1 min · College Highway
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Turn right onto Feeding Hills Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Feeding Hills Road
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Continue on Southwick Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Southwick Street
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Continue on Springfield Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Springfield Street
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Turn left onto Springfield Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Springfield Street
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Turn left onto Suffield Street
528 ft · 16 sec · Suffield Street
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Turn left onto River Street
1.3 km · 2 min · River Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
1262 ft · 23 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Park Avenue
2292 ft · 37 sec · Park Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North End Bridge
65 m · 3 sec · North End Bridge
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Exit the roundabout onto North End Bridge
1200 ft · 15 sec · North End Bridge
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Continue on West Street
867 ft · 11 sec · West Street
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Continue on Plainfield Street
682 ft · 9 sec · Plainfield Street
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Turn slight right
860 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 291 East, US 20 East
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
1214 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
3197 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
82.7 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
156 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on South Station
1718 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Kneeland Street
525 ft · 22 sec · Kneeland Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Summer Street
25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street
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Turn right onto Devonshire Street
687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Arch Street
141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street
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Turn left onto Milk Street
84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street
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Continue on Washington Street
737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Court Street
144 m · 20 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Tremont Street
102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southwick and Boston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
82.7 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny near Boston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southwick to Boston?
The road trip is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Southwick and 53.7 miles from Boston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90 miles (144.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.32 one way or $28.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Boston is Partly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Charlton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Charlton.
Union Station
Framingham station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Springfield Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southwick and Boston. Straight-line distance: 90.02 mi (144.88 km).
#1 Southwick
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 9,715 |
| Coordinates | 42.0548200, -72.7703700 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boston
The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.
| Population | 691,531 |
| Coordinates | 42.3584300, -71.0597700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $14.32 | $28.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $16.18 | $32.36 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $17.66 | $35.32 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $16.52 | $33.03 |
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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