Conway, MA to Boston, MA is 121.2 miles and takes about 2h 34m via Massachusetts Turnpike and I 91, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. You'll spend most of your time on the highway, making for a straightforward drive. Consider this route if you need to get from western Massachusetts to the Boston area efficiently, as it's designed for speed and directness.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60.6 miles from Conway, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
88.3 mi
1h 44m
I 91
22.5 mi
25m
Conway Road
2.9 mi
5m
South Deerfield Road
2.8 mi
6m
Greenfield Road
0.5 mi
<1m
State Road
0.4 mi
<1m
South Deerfield Bypass
0.4 mi
<1m
Lincoln Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 88.3 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, MA and Boston, MA.
1
Start on this road
98 ft·12 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto River Street
132 ft·3 sec·River Street
3
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi·29 sec·Main Street
4
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 116
226 ft·7 sec·Main Street
5
Continue on MA 116
2.8 mi·6 min·South Deerfield Road
6
Continue on MA 116
2.9 mi·5 min·Conway Road
7
Turn right onto US 5; MA 10; MA 116
0.4 mi·33 sec·South Deerfield Bypass
8
Continue on US 5; MA 10; MA 116
0.5 mi·41 sec·Greenfield Road
9
Continue on US 5; MA 10; MA 116
0.4 mi·40 sec·State Road
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
11
Merge onto I 91
22 mi·25 min·I 91
12
Take the exit
0.9 mi·2 min
Exit 14Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 90
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 East: Worcester, Boston
15
Merge onto I 90
88 mi·1 hr 44 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
512 ft·12 sec
Exit 134C-B-AToward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, QuincyUse the slight left / straight lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 134AToward South Station
18
Turn left onto Kneeland Street
525 ft·22 sec·Kneeland Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
0.3 mi·53 sec·Lincoln Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto Summer Street
82 ft·3 sec·Summer Street
21
Turn right onto Devonshire Street
0.1 mi·31 sec·Devonshire Street
22
Turn left onto Franklin Street
173 ft·8 sec·Franklin Street
23
Turn right onto Arch Street
463 ft·20 sec·Arch Street
24
Turn left onto Milk Street
276 ft·11 sec·Milk Street
25
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi·32 sec·Washington Street
26
At end of road, turn left onto Court Street
473 ft·20 sec·Court Street
27
Turn left onto Tremont Street
333 ft·11 sec·Tremont Street
28
Arrive at destination
Tremont Street
Trip Plan
For this relatively short, 2.5-hour drive, you have flexibility in when you depart. Leaving early in the morning can help you avoid the heaviest traffic heading into Boston. With only one recommended stop, the 121.2-mile distance is easily manageable in a single day, and your estimated fuel cost is around $19. Pay attention to the transition from the Massachusetts Turnpike to I-91, as this is a key point where the highway routing shifts. Ensure you have enough fuel before entering the more rural western Massachusetts sections, as services might be less frequent.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.6 miles from Conway, MA, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 27 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.6 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boston, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Conway, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Conway, MA
This is one driving day of about 121.2 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Conway, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 88.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 119.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|River Street
Turn left onto River Street
Navigation decision point
6
29.9 mi into trip|~41m in
Take the exit toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 14
Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY
6
31 mi into trip|~44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Worcester, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 East: Worcester, Boston
8
119.8 mi into trip|~2h 30m 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
119.9 mi into trip|~2h 30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward South Station
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 134A
Toward South Station
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.40 one way
$38.79 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$21.15
$42.31
premium
$4.82
$23.01
$46.03
diesel
$5.61
$26.76
$53.52
Estimated Tolls: $5.30
Massachusetts Turnpike
(88.3 mi)$5.30
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.4
0
$12.73
$5.82
Efficient EV
30.3
0
$10.61
$4.85
EV Truck/SUV
48.5
0
$16.97
$7.76
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 21, 2026
Origin
Conway, MA
Late night
in Conway on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Boston, MA
Late night
in Boston on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 34m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Boston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 121.2
Park Closure: Dorchester Heights Temporary Public Access Restrictions
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 20.9
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 121.2
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
$15
near mile 121.2
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 108.7
Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...
14 mi from route
~36 min detour
Free
near mile 121.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on the highway for 91% of this 121.2-mile drive. The longest continuous stretch on a main road is 88.3 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike. Expect a significant amount of highway driving before transitioning to surface roads for the final portion of your trip. The highway portion features frequent exits and merging traffic as you approach the Boston metropolitan area.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 88.3 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near River Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 121.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (River Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Conway, MA to Boston, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Albany along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 34m. Total distance: 121.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 88.3 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.30 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.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (River Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, New England National Scenic Trail 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.
