Origin
Boylston, MA
Late night in Boylston on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boylston, MA to Boston, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
44.4 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boylston, MA
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Boston, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Boylston to Boston, you are looking at a straightforward 44.4-mile trek across Massachusetts. The drive typically takes about 1 hour and 1 minute, making it a highly manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, it is an economical route for a quick change of scenery. You will primarily utilize the Massachusetts Turnpike, I-495, and Central Street to navigate between these two Northeast locations. Because the trip is short and efficient, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule, whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 27.7 mi | 34m |
| I 495 | 9 mi | 10m |
| Central Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Boylston Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Willow Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 27.7 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boylston, MA and Boston, MA.
1
Start on MA 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto MA 62
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Willow Road
3
Continue on MA 62
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Boylston Road
4
Continue on MA 62
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
5
Continue on MA 62
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 495 South: Worcester
7
Merge onto I 495
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 58
Toward I 90: Albany New York, Boston
9
Merge onto I 90
28 mi
·
34 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
512 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 134C-B-A
Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 134A
Toward South Station
12
Turn left onto Kneeland Street
525 ft
·
22 sec
·
Kneeland Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lincoln Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto Summer Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
Summer Street
15
Turn right onto Devonshire Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Devonshire Street
16
Turn left onto Franklin Street
173 ft
·
8 sec
·
Franklin Street
17
Turn right onto Arch Street
463 ft
·
20 sec
·
Arch Street
18
Turn left onto Milk Street
276 ft
·
11 sec
·
Milk Street
19
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Washington Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto Court Street
473 ft
·
20 sec
·
Court Street
21
Turn left onto Tremont Street
333 ft
·
11 sec
·
Tremont Street
22
Arrive at destination
Tremont Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Boylston, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 43.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
14.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 90: Albany New York, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 58
Toward I 90: Albany New York, Boston
5
15.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
43 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 134C-B-A
Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshi...
6
43.1 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward South Station
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 134A
Toward South Station
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.11 one way
$14.21 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.66
Massachusetts Turnpike
(27.7 mi)
$1.66
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Boston, MA
Late night in Boston on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 1m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a very highway-focused experience, as 83% of this route is spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Massachusetts Turnpike, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 27.7 miles. The transition from the quieter surroundings of Boylston onto these high-speed roads defines the character of the trip. While the local roads like Central Street provide the necessary connections at either end, the majority of your time behind the wheel will be spent at highway speeds. It is a functional, direct commute that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding, scenic backroads.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.7 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near I 495.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.4 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.3 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Boylston, MA
Full guide →Clinton is in Massachusetts. This is a large town in Worcester County with a number of small settlements in the area, including Berlin, Lancaster, Boylston, Bolton and Sterling.
Arriving in Boston, MA
Full guide →A city of history and tradition, Boston offers a proud legacy of culture, education, and numerous sporting championships. The "shining city on a hill"s independent spirit has been displayed to the world ever since colonists were angry over a British tax on their beloved tea and dumped shiploads of it into the harbor in protest. In the early 1600s, the peninsula in Massachusetts that would become known as Boston was controlled by Native Americans until John Smith (English soldier, explorer, colonial governor, Admiral of New England, and author) named the area New England to attract European settlers. Boston was founded in 1630 by John Winthrop, making it one of the oldest cities in the U.S. No other American city has made more of an effort to preserve its history, and you'll find buildings that pre-date the republic dotted throughout the region.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 44.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.7 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.66 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Boston, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.3 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Boston, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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