Origin
Leicester, MA
Late night in Leicester on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leicester, MA to Boston, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
50.7 mi
82 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leicester, MA
Italo Melo
Boston, MA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 50.7 miles, this quick trip from Leicester to Boston is an ideal day excursion that typically takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes to complete. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast region of Massachusetts, you will find this to be a straightforward connection between a quieter residential setting and the state capital. You can expect to spend roughly $8 on fuel, making it a very budget-friendly transit. Because the travel time is relatively short, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay; you can easily head out and return within a single day. Relying on a combination of the Massachusetts Turnpike, Main Street, and Grafton Street, this drive is designed for pure efficiency. It serves as a practical route for those looking to reach Boston quickly without the complexity of a multi-day journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 37.7 mi | 45m |
| Main Street | 6.1 mi | 12m |
| Grafton Street | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Grafton Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Myrtle Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| McGrath Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 37.7 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leicester, MA and Boston, MA.
1
Start on this road
45 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto MA 9
6.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Myrtle Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Myrtle Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto McGrath Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
McGrath Boulevard
5
Continue on Foster Street
101 ft
·
2 sec
·
Foster Street
6
Turn slight right onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Franklin Street
7
Turn right onto Harding Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Harding Street
8
Turn left onto Winter Street
326 ft
·
8 sec
·
Winter Street
9
Continue on MA 122
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Grafton Street
10
Enter roundabout onto MA 122
39 ft
·
0 sec
·
Grafton Street
11
Continue on MA 122
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Grafton Street
12
Continue on MA 122
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Grafton Road
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
15
Merge onto I 90
38 mi
·
45 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
16
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.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 134A
Toward 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Leicester, 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 10.6 and 49.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
10.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
49.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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
49.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward South Station
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 134A
Toward South Station
5
49.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
Kneeland Street
Turn left onto Kneeland Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.11 one way
$16.23 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.85 | $17.70 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.19 | $22.39 |
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
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 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 | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
1 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
1h 12m 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 route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 74% of the journey spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Massachusetts Turnpike, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 37.7 miles. As you transition away from the local roads of Leicester, the character of the drive shifts from smaller town streets to the faster, more consistent pace of the interstate. While the local sections on Main Street and Grafton Street offer a slower introduction to your trip, the highway segment provides a reliable, high-speed experience for the majority of the distance. Expect a functional, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes moving you from point A to point B as directly as possible.
74% 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: 37.7 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.6 miles in.
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 50.7 miles you will encounter 20 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 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 11.6 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
976 ft
9 ft
Total Climb
198 ft
Total Descent
1,126 ft
Highest Point
976 ft
Elevation Range
967 ft
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 12m. Total distance: 50.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). 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 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 11.6 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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