How far is Westminster, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Westminster, MA to Boston, MA is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.84 mi
01h 05m
Flight
45.27 mi
72.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.27 mi
Kilometers
72.85 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.84 mi
Kilometers
91.48 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM EDT
Return by in Westminster
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westminster
2026-04-22T22:56
Arrive Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westminster
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Acton
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Westminster
25.7 mi
00h 32m
To Boston
31.2 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Westminster and Boston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    563 ft · 28 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    1632 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Union Turnpike

    3019 ft · 2 min · Union Turnpike

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary

    100 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

  12. 12

    Continue on Concord Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    144 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1.5 km · 3 min · Alewife Brook Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Powder House Boulevard

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Powder House Square

    71 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary

    8 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Warner Street

    914 ft · 20 sec · Warner Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Harvard Street

    1 km · 1 min · Harvard Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mystic Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Mystic Avenue

  22. 22

    Take the ramp straight toward I 93 South: Boston

    734 ft · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

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

    889 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Government Center

    1028 ft · 31 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road

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

  28. 28

    Turn right onto State Street

    1486 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Court Street

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westminster 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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
19.8 mi · 35%
Main Street
9.84 mi · 17%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.26 mi · 11%
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.51 mi · 6%
Concord Highway
3.43 mi · 6%
I 93 South
2.46 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

12.6 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
45.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Acton
00h 32m from Westminster
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Westminster and Light Rain Likely near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westminster to Boston?

The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Acton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Westminster and 31.2 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.82 one way or $15.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Westminster and Light Rain Likely near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Acton

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

24 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Back Bay station

33 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

33 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Boston. Straight-line distance: 45.27 mi (72.85 km).

Westminster

#1 Westminster

Town in Massachusetts

Population8,091
Coordinates42.5459200, -71.9106300
Altitude325
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: Pleasant Street (-71.910691, 42.545873)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.59 L · about $7.82
Round trip
$15.64
4.02 gal · 15.18 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.82 $15.64
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.84 $17.68
Premium $4.80 $9.65 $19.29
Diesel $4.49 $9.02 $18.04

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 Westminster and Boston. The current time is 22:56:19.

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.