How far is Winchendon, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Winchendon, MA to Boston, MA is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55 miles (88.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
70.89 mi
01h 22m
Flight
55 mi
88.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55 mi
Kilometers
88.51 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.89 mi
Kilometers
114.09 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Wed, Apr 15, 5:24 PM EDT
Return by in Winchendon
Wed, Apr 15, 6:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winchendon
2026-04-15T16:01
Arrive Boston
Wed, Apr 15, 5:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winchendon
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
Harvard
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Winchendon
32.7 mi
00h 41m
To Boston
38.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
77°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    123 m · 32 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    48 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

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

    46 m · 7 sec · Maple Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Central Street

    2570 ft · 44 sec · Central Street

  5. 5

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

    29 m · 7 sec · Front Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Spring Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Gardner Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Gardner Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Green Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Green Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    11.7 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Union Turnpike

    3019 ft · 2 min · Union Turnpike

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary

    100 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

  17. 17

    Continue on Concord Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    144 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1.5 km · 3 min · Alewife Brook Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Powder House Boulevard

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Powder House Square

    71 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary

    8 m · 1 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Warner Street

    914 ft · 20 sec · Warner Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Harvard Street

    1 km · 1 min · Harvard Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Mystic Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Mystic Avenue

  27. 27

    Take the ramp straight toward I 93 South: Boston

    734 ft · 18 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

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

    889 ft · 22 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Government Center

    1028 ft · 31 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road

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

  33. 33

    Turn right onto State Street

    1486 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Court Street

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winchendon 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
36 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
19.8 mi · 28%
Green Street
17.9 mi · 25%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.26 mi · 9%
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.51 mi · 5%
Concord Highway
3.43 mi · 5%
Gardner Road
3.36 mi · 5%
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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
55 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harvard
00h 41m from Winchendon
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Winchendon and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Harvard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Winchendon and 38.2 miles from Boston.

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

The direct path is about 55 miles (88.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Winchendon and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Harvard

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 Harvard and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

28 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

32 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

33 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

36 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winchendon and Boston. Straight-line distance: 55 mi (88.51 km).

Winchendon

#1 Winchendon

Town in Massachusetts

Population10,835
Coordinates42.6862000, -72.0439700
Altitude304
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: (-72.043831, 42.686354)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.47 L · about $9.73
Round trip
$19.45
5 gal · 18.94 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.73 $19.45
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.99 $21.99
Premium $4.80 $12.00 $24.00
Diesel $4.49 $11.22 $22.44

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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There is no time difference between Winchendon and Boston. The current time is 16:01:12.

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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.