Origin
Grafton, MA
Late night in Grafton on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grafton, 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
43.7 mi
70 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 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grafton, MA
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Boston, MA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Grafton to Boston covers 44.2 miles, making this a quick, straightforward journey through the Northeast. You can expect to spend about 49 minutes behind the wheel, allowing you to easily complete the trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Your route primarily utilizes Worcester Street, Grafton Road, and the Massachusetts Turnpike. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, this is an incredibly cost-effective commute or weekend excursion. Because the drive is short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than worrying about long-haul logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 37.7 mi | 45m |
| Worcester Street | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Grafton Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Devonshire Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kneeland Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 37.7 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grafton, MA and Boston, MA.
1
Start on MA 140
84 ft
·
9 sec
·
Worcester Street
2
Continue on MA 140
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Worcester Street
3
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 122
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester Street
4
Continue on MA 122
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Grafton Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge onto I 90
38 mi
·
45 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
8
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.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 134A
Toward South Station
10
Turn left onto Kneeland Street
525 ft
·
22 sec
·
Kneeland Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lincoln Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto Summer Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
Summer Street
13
Turn right onto Devonshire Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Devonshire Street
14
Turn left onto Franklin Street
173 ft
·
8 sec
·
Franklin Street
15
Turn right onto Arch Street
463 ft
·
20 sec
·
Arch Street
16
Turn left onto Milk Street
276 ft
·
11 sec
·
Milk Street
17
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Washington Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto Court Street
473 ft
·
20 sec
·
Court Street
19
Turn left onto Tremont Street
333 ft
·
11 sec
·
Tremont Street
20
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 21.9 miles from Grafton, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 42.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
42.3 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
42.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward South Station
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 134A
Toward South Station
5
42.8 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
Kneeland Street
Turn left onto Kneeland Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
42.9 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Lincoln Street
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.99 one way
$13.99 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.63 | $15.25 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.26
Massachusetts Turnpike
(37.7 mi)
$2.26
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: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Boston, MA
Late night in Boston on Sunday
Local time
12:15 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?
This 44.2-mile trek is defined as a turn-heavy local drive, requiring your full attention as you navigate through the Massachusetts landscape. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, you will find yourself managing frequent transitions between local roads and the Massachusetts Turnpike. With a 0% highway share—meaning you won't be spending your time cruising on long, uninterrupted stretches—the journey maintains a more engaging, hands-on feel. Expect the road conditions to shift as you move away from the smaller local streets and integrate into the busier corridors leading toward Boston. It is a technical drive that keeps you alert throughout the sub-one-hour duration.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.7 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Worcester Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in near I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 4.6 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
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: 43.7 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 (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.7 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.26 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 4.6 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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