How far is Three Rivers, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Three Rivers, MA to Boston, MA is about 77 miles (123.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
76.97 mi
01h 22m
Flight
67.63 mi
108.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.63 mi
Kilometers
108.84 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.97 mi
Kilometers
123.87 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Thu, Oct 15, 2:15 PM EDT
Return by in Three Rivers
Thu, Oct 15, 3:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Three Rivers
2026-10-15T12:53
Arrive Boston
Thu, Oct 15, 2:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Three Rivers
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
Grafton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Three Rivers
38.3 mi
00h 41m
To Boston
38.7 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N
Destination
62°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Three Rivers and Boston.

  1. 1

    Start on Bourne Street

    65 m · 17 sec · Bourne Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto High Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · High Street

  4. 4

    Continue on High Street

    673 ft · 14 sec · High Street

  5. 5

    Continue on High Street

    2089 ft · 46 sec · High Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ware Road

    551 ft · 11 sec · Ware Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Thorndike Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1291 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    94 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    71.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    156 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    1718 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Kneeland Street

    525 ft · 22 sec · Kneeland Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

  16. 16

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

    25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  22. 22

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Three Rivers 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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.2 mi · 93%
High Street
1.38 mi · 2%
Thorndike Street
1.33 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.23 mi · 2%
South Station
0.33 mi
Lincoln Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

71.2 mi · 01h 25m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
67.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grafton
00h 41m from Three Rivers
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Three Rivers and Sunny near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Three Rivers to Boston?

The road trip is about 77 miles (123.9 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Three Rivers and 38.7 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.72 one way or $23.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Three Rivers and Sunny near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Grafton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

48 mi away
100 Gaspee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Three Rivers and Boston. Straight-line distance: 67.63 mi (108.84 km).

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#1 Three Rivers

Located in Hampden County at an elevation of approximately 325 feet, this village and census-designated place sits in the south-central portion of Massachusetts.

Population0
Coordinates42.1812000, -72.3606400
Altitude99
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: Bourne Street (-72.360656, 42.181311)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060035, 42.358548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.28 L · about $11.72
Round trip
$23.44
5.44 gal · 20.56 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $11.72 $23.44
Mid-grade $4.94 $13.43 $26.87
Premium $5.35 $14.56 $29.11
Diesel $6.33 $17.21 $34.42

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Three Rivers and Boston. The current time is 12:53:05.

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.