How far is Wellesley, MA from Boston, MA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Wellesley and Boston is 12.64 miles (20.34 km).
Flight distance from Wellesley, MA to Boston, MA is 12.64 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Wellesley, Massachusetts to Boston, Massachusetts is: 16.88 miles (27.17 km) by car.
Driving from Wellesley to Boston will take approximately 00 hours 27 minutes.
#1 Wellesley
Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts
| Population | 28684 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°17'47"N 71°17'33"W |
| Latitude | 42.2964900 |
| Longitude | -71.2925600 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boston
The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area. It is located on the Atlantic coast in northeastern Massachusetts. Boston is a major center for education and is home to Harvard University and the Boston Celtics basketball team.
| Population | 691531 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°21'30"N 71°3'35"W |
| Latitude | 42.3584300 |
| Longitude | -71.0597700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Boston: Tremont Street (-71.060061,42.358547)
Estimated Travel Time Between Wellesley and Boston
The distance between Wellesley and Boston is 27 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 18 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Wellesley and Boston. The current time is 04:48:41.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 20 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.25 liters (0.6 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wellesley and Boston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wellesley to Boston is $2.14 (diesel $2.67).
Massachusetts gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.59 | $4.16 | $4.5 | $4.49 |
| Total | $2.14 | $2.48 | $2.68 | $2.67 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Massachusetts ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.591 (Diesel $4.488) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Wellesley and Boston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
