How far is Whately, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Whately, MA to Boston, MA is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
113.28 mi
01h 53m
Flight
80.56 mi
129.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.56 mi
Kilometers
129.65 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.28 mi
Kilometers
182.31 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Sun, Apr 19, 7:35 AM EDT
Return by in Whately
Sun, Apr 19, 9:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whately
2026-04-19T05:42
Arrive Boston
Sun, Apr 19, 7:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whately
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
Sturbridge
MA

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Whately
56.7 mi
00h 56m
To Boston
56.6 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chestnut Plain Road

    1312 ft · 27 sec · Chestnut Plain Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    94 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Christian Lane

    2551 ft · 53 sec · Christian Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1078 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY

    1.5 km · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Worcester, Boston

    2734 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    88.3 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy

    156 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    1718 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Kneeland Street

    525 ft · 22 sec · Kneeland Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

  16. 16

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

    25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  22. 22

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

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whately 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
88.3 mi · 78%
West Street
19.4 mi · 17%
State Road
2.09 mi · 2%
I 90 Toll
0.93 mi · 1%
I 90 East
0.52 mi
Christian Lane
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

88.3 mi · 01h 44m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
80.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sturbridge
00h 56m from Whately
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Whately and Rain Showers Likely near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Sturbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Whately and 56.6 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.56 one way or $31.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Whately and Rain Showers Likely near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Sturbridge

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

42 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

46 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

50 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whately and Boston. Straight-line distance: 80.56 mi (129.65 km).

Whately

#1 Whately

Human settlement in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,583
Coordinates42.4398100, -72.6348100
Altitude84
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: Chestnut Plain Road (-72.634906, 42.439803)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.13 L · about $15.56
Round trip
$31.12
8 gal · 30.26 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.56 $31.12
Mid-grade $4.40 $17.59 $35.18
Premium $4.80 $19.20 $38.39
Diesel $4.49 $17.95 $35.90

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Whately and Boston. The current time is 05:42:14.

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.