How far is Wales, MA from Boston, MA?
The driving distance from Wales, MA to Boston, MA is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wales and Boston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wales and Boston.
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Start on Main Street
1088 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Wales Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Wales Road
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Turn right onto Sturbridge Road
4 mi · 5 min · Sturbridge Road
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Continue on Brimfield Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Brimfield Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Charlton Road
3089 ft · 1 min · Charlton Road
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Take the exit slight left
982 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur Cross Highway
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
55.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
156 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on South Station
1718 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Kneeland Street
525 ft · 22 sec · Kneeland Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Summer Street
25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street
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Turn right onto Devonshire Street
687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Arch Street
141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street
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Turn left onto Milk Street
84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street
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Continue on Washington Street
737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Court Street
144 m · 20 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Tremont Street
102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wales and Boston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Wales and Mostly Clear near Boston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wales to Boston?
The road trip is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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 34.9 miles from Wales and 34.9 miles from Boston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.57 one way or $19.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Wales and Mostly Clear near Boston.
Stop Ideas Near Grafton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grafton.
Union Station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Providence station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wales and Boston. Straight-line distance: 62.75 mi (100.98 km).
#1 Wales
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 1,862 |
| Coordinates | 42.0695400, -72.2223000 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boston
The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.
| Population | 691,531 |
| Coordinates | 42.3584300, -71.0597700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $9.57 | $19.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $10.82 | $21.63 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $11.81 | $23.61 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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