How far is Sturbridge, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Sturbridge, MA to Boston, MA is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
60.08 mi
01h 00m
Flight
54.91 mi
88.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.91 mi
Kilometers
88.37 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.08 mi
Kilometers
96.69 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Wed, Apr 15, 5:00 PM EDT
Return by in Sturbridge
Wed, Apr 15, 6:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sturbridge
2026-04-15T15:59
Arrive Boston
Wed, Apr 15, 5:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sturbridge
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
Westborough
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Sturbridge
29.8 mi
00h 30m
To Boston
30.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Charlton Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Charlton Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Charlton Street

    100 m · 16 sec · Charlton Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    2641 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Charlton Road

    2580 ft · 1 min · Charlton Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    982 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur Cross Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    55.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy

    156 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    1718 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Kneeland Street

    525 ft · 22 sec · Kneeland Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Summer Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Court Street

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sturbridge 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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
55.6 mi · 93%
Wilbur Cross Highway
1.37 mi · 2%
Charlton Road
0.67 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.5 mi · 1%
South Station
0.33 mi · 1%
Lincoln Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

55.6 mi · 01h 07m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
54.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westborough
00h 30m from Sturbridge
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sturbridge and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Westborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Sturbridge and 30.3 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sturbridge and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Westborough

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

16 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

45 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sturbridge and Boston. Straight-line distance: 54.91 mi (88.37 km).

Sturbridge

#1 Sturbridge

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population9,561
Coordinates42.1084300, -72.0786900
Altitude179
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: Charlton Street (-72.078334, 42.108211)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.03 L · about $8.25
Round trip
$16.49
4.24 gal · 16.06 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.25 $16.49
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.32 $18.64
Premium $4.80 $10.17 $20.35
Diesel $4.49 $9.51 $19.03

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sturbridge and Boston. The current time is 15:59:49.

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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.