How far is Upton, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Upton, MA to Boston, MA is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.72 mi
00h 44m
Flight
30.51 mi
49.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.51 mi
Kilometers
49.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.72 mi
Kilometers
62.32 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM EDT
Return by in Upton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upton
2026-04-23T03:19
Arrive Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Upton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Cochituate
MA

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Upton
19.6 mi
00h 22m
To Boston
19.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°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 Upton and Boston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2434 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto School Street

    106 m · 12 sec · School Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Hopkinton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hopkinton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1742 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 East: Framingham

    2321 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Turnpike Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Worcester Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East

    1600 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    22.8 mi · 29 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    156 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    1718 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Kneeland Street

    525 ft · 22 sec · Kneeland Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

  17. 17

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

    25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  23. 23

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Upton 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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
22.8 mi · 59%
I 495 North
5.33 mi · 14%
Turnpike Road
3.55 mi · 9%
West Main Street
2.17 mi · 6%
Hopkinton Road
1.58 mi · 4%
Worcester Road
0.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

22.8 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
30.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cochituate
00h 22m from Upton
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Upton 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 Upton to Boston?

The road trip is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cochituate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Upton and 19.1 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cochituate

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

7 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

22 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

25 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upton and Boston. Straight-line distance: 30.51 mi (49.1 km).

Upton

#1 Upton

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population8,088
Coordinates42.1745400, -71.6022900
Altitude92
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: North Main Street (-71.602442, 42.174611)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.17 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.66
2.74 gal · 10.34 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.33 $10.66
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.80 $6.57 $13.15
Diesel $4.49 $6.15 $12.30

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 Upton and Boston. The current time is 03:19:03.

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.