How far is Spencer, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Spencer, MA to Boston, MA is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
56.91 mi
01h 07m
Flight
48.31 mi
77.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.31 mi
Kilometers
77.74 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.91 mi
Kilometers
91.58 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM EDT
Return by in Spencer
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spencer
2026-04-23T00:41
Arrive Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spencer
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
Cordaville
MA

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Spencer
27.7 mi
00h 33m
To Boston
29.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 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 Spencer and Boston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    14 m · 4 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    10.9 mi · 22 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Myrtle Street

    1167 ft · 25 sec · Myrtle Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto McGrath Boulevard

    848 ft · 29 sec · McGrath Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Foster Street

    31 m · 3 sec · Foster Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Franklin Street

    688 ft · 20 sec · Franklin Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Harding Street

    590 ft · 17 sec · Harding Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Winter Street

    100 m · 9 sec · Winter Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2603 ft · 42 sec · Grafton Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 59 sec · Grafton Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2974 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    37.7 mi · 46 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 Spencer 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
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
37.7 mi · 66%
Main Street
10.9 mi · 19%
Grafton Street
3.4 mi · 6%
Grafton Road
1.4 mi · 2%
South Station
0.33 mi · 1%
Lincoln Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

37.7 mi · 00h 46m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordaville
00h 33m from Spencer
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Spencer 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 Spencer to Boston?

The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Cordaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Spencer and 29.2 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.82 one way or $15.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cordaville

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

9 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

32 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

38 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spencer and Boston. Straight-line distance: 48.31 mi (77.74 km).

Spencer

#1 Spencer

Town in Massachusetts

Population11,898
Coordinates42.2439800, -71.9923000
Altitude259
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: Maple Street (-71.992331, 42.243965)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.6 L · about $7.82
Round trip
$15.64
4.02 gal · 15.2 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.82 $15.64
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.84 $17.68
Premium $4.80 $9.65 $19.29
Diesel $4.49 $9.02 $18.04

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 Spencer and Boston. The current time is 00:41:52.

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.