How far is Sunderland, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Sunderland, MA to Boston, MA is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.8 mi
00h 50m
Flight
37.23 mi
59.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.23 mi
Kilometers
59.91 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.8 mi
Kilometers
68.88 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Wed, Nov 11, 6:11 AM EST
Return by in Sunderland
Wed, Nov 11, 7:01 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunderland
2026-11-11T05:21
Arrive Boston
Wed, Nov 11, 6:11 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sunderland
9:30 PM EST
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
Framingham Center
MA

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

From Sunderland
21.1 mi
00h 25m
To Boston
21.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Veterans Day

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 4:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Massasoit Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Massasoit Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Blithewood Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Blithewood Avenue

  3. 3

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

    2261 ft · 29 sec · Grafton Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 59 sec · Grafton Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2974 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    37.7 mi · 46 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 Sunderland 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
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
37.7 mi · 88%
Grafton Road
1.4 mi · 3%
Blithewood Avenue
0.72 mi · 2%
Massasoit Road
0.68 mi · 2%
Grafton Street
0.43 mi · 1%
South Station
0.33 mi · 1%
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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 25m from Sunderland
Leave By
4:50 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sunderland and Clear near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Sunderland and 21.7 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sunderland and Clear near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

3 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

26 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sunderland and Boston. Straight-line distance: 37.23 mi (59.91 km).

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#1 Sunderland

Sunderland is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.2445400, -71.7717400
Altitude155
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: Massasoit Road (-71.771964, 42.244461)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060035, 42.358548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.72 L · about $6.17
Round trip
$12.33
3.02 gal · 11.44 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.08 $6.17 $12.33
Mid-grade $4.75 $7.18 $14.36
Premium $5.15 $7.78 $15.57
Diesel $6.25 $9.44 $18.88

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Sunderland and Boston. The current time is 05:21:02.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.