How far is West Roxbury, MA from Boston, MA?
The driving distance from West Roxbury, MA to Boston, MA is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny
Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Roxbury and Boston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Roxbury and Boston.
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Start on Celia Road
65 m · 10 sec · Celia Road
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Turn right onto Bellevue Street
151 m · 19 sec · Bellevue Street
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Turn right onto Oriole Street
891 ft · 35 sec · Oriole Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Street
25 m · 4 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto Pelton Street
948 ft · 37 sec · Pelton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Roxbury Parkway
1412 ft · 46 sec · West Roxbury Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Roxbury Centre Street Rotary
64 m · 7 sec · West Roxbury Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto West Roxbury Parkway
3255 ft · 59 sec · West Roxbury Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Roxbury VFW Parkway Rotary
85 m · 4 sec · West Roxbury Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto West Roxbury Parkway
2802 ft · 50 sec · West Roxbury Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Franklin Park Circle
27 m · 2 sec · Grove Street
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Exit the rotary onto Grove Street
1931 ft · 43 sec · Grove Street
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Continue on Newton Street
1731 ft · 37 sec · Newton Street
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Turn left onto Clyde Street
1770 ft · 41 sec · Clyde Street
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Continue on Lee Street
3260 ft · 1 min · Lee Street
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Continue on Lee Street
1941 ft · 44 sec · Lee Street
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Turn right onto Boylston Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Boylston Street
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Continue on Washington Street
808 ft · 17 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Brookline Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Brookline Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Boylston Street
3150 ft · 2 min · Boylston Street
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Turn slight left onto Bowker Overpass
1346 ft · 41 sec · Bowker Overpass
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Continue on Charlesgate
1396 ft · 30 sec · Charlesgate
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Merge slight left onto Storrow Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Storrow Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward Government Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Emergency and Trauma Centers
54 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Government Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Emergency and Trauma Centers
629 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
3274 ft · 2 min · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Tremont Street
58 m · 7 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 West Roxbury and Boston.
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.
Boylston Street
Turn right onto Boylston Street
1.24 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving West Roxbury and Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny near Boston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Roxbury to Boston?
The road trip is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Brookline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from West Roxbury and 4.7 miles from Boston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny around West Roxbury and Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny near Boston.
Stop Ideas Near Brookline
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookline.
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Roxbury and Boston. Straight-line distance: 7.14 mi (11.49 km).
#1 West Roxbury
West Roxbury is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.2792600, -71.1495000 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| 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: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $4.12 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $1.58 | $3.17 |
| Premium | $5.21 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
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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