How far is West Concord, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from West Concord, MA to Boston, MA is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
21.87 mi
00h 40m
Flight
18.46 mi
29.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.46 mi
Kilometers
29.71 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.87 mi
Kilometers
35.19 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM EDT
Return by in West Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Concord
2026-04-23T01:16
Arrive Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Concord
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
Belmont
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From West Concord
10.8 mi
00h 20m
To Boston
11.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 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 West Concord and Boston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Concord and Boston.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    79 m · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Beharrel Street

    94 m · 19 sec · Beharrel Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue

    716 ft · 24 sec · Commonwealth Avenue

  5. 5

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Concord Turnpike

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Concord Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

  8. 8

    Continue on Concord Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn

    144 m · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1.5 km · 3 min · Alewife Brook Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Powder House Boulevard

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Powder House Square

    71 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary

    8 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Warner Street

    914 ft · 20 sec · Warner Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Harvard Street

    1 km · 1 min · Harvard Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mystic Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Mystic Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward I 93 South: Boston

    734 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 1A Toll: Airport, Government Center

    889 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Government Center

    1028 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road

    598 ft · 27 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Street

    1486 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Court Street

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Concord and Boston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
123.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
6.28 mi · 29%
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.51 mi · 16%
Concord Highway
3.43 mi · 16%
I 93 South
2.46 mi · 11%
Mystic Avenue
1.32 mi · 6%
Alewife Brook Parkway
0.96 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

3.51 mi · 00h 05m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belmont
00h 20m from West Concord
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving West Concord 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 West Concord to Boston?

The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from West Concord and 11.1 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $5.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Concord and Partly Sunny near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Belmont

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Belmont and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 8.3 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 6 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 12.7 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belmont.

RAIL

North Station

10 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

10 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

14 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Concord and Boston. Straight-line distance: 18.46 mi (29.71 km).

West Concord

#1 West Concord

City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population6,028
Coordinates42.4584300, -71.3953400
Altitude36
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: (-71.395291, 42.45818)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060035, 42.358548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.92 L · about $3.00
Round trip
$5.99
1.54 gal · 5.84 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.00 $5.99
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.39 $6.77
Premium $4.80 $3.70 $7.39
Diesel $4.49 $3.46 $6.91

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 West Concord and Boston. The current time is 01:16:12.

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.