Origin
Norwood, MA
Morning in Norwood on Tuesday
Local time
10:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norwood, 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
34m
Distance
16 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norwood, MA
Yaroslav Shuraev
Boston, MA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This short 16-mile journey from Norwood to Boston, MA, is estimated to take about 34 minutes, making it a perfect single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate using Washington Street and Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway before reaching Boylston Street in Boston. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, this drive offers an economical way to travel between these two Northeast locations. The route is characterized by frequent turns, so expect a more involved local driving experience rather than a straightforward highway cruise. Given its brevity, this trip doesn't require an overnight stay and allows for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Boylston Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Storrow Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| Brookline Avenue | 1 mi | 3m |
| Lee Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Providence Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Upland Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Washington Street
— 3.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwood, MA and Boston, MA.
1
Start on Central Street
73 ft
·
9 sec
·
Central Street
2
Turn right onto Nahatan Street
224 ft
·
9 sec
·
Nahatan Street
3
Turn right onto MA 1A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
4
Continue on MA 1A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Upland Road
5
Continue on MA 1A
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Washington Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
7
Turn left
220 ft
·
10 sec
8
Merge onto Providence Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Providence Highway
9
Continue on Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
10
Turn left onto Independence Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Independence Drive
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on Grove Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Grove Street
12
Enter roundabout onto Grove Street
254 ft
·
4 sec
·
Grove Street
13
Continue on Grove Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Grove Street
14
Continue on Newton Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Newton Street
15
Turn left onto Clyde Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Clyde Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Continue on Lee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lee Street
17
Continue on Lee Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Lee Street
18
Turn right onto MA 9
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Boylston Street
19
Continue on MA 9
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Washington Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto Brookline Avenue
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brookline Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Turn slight right onto Boylston Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Boylston Street
Use the right lane.
22
Turn slight left onto Bowker Overpass
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Bowker Overpass
23
Continue on Charlesgate
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Charlesgate
24
Merge onto Storrow Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Storrow Drive
25
Take the exit
178 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Government Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Emergency and Trauma Centers
26
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
this road
Toward Government Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Emergency and Trauma Centers
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
27
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cambridge Street
28
Continue on Tremont Street
190 ft
·
6 sec
·
Tremont Street
Use the straight lane.
29
Arrive at destination
Tremont Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.1 — 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
|
Nahatan Street
Turn right onto Nahatan Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Independence Drive
Turn left onto Independence Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
8.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Grove Street
Enter roundabout onto Grove Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
12 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Brookline Avenue
Turn left onto Brookline Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
15.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward Government Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Emergency and Trauma Centers
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Government Center, Massachusetts General...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.56 one way
$5.12 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.04 | $6.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Morning in Boston on Tuesday
Local time
10:38 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
17 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, rather than a monotonous highway stretch. Only 17% of this journey involves highway driving, meaning you'll be engaging with local traffic and signals for most of the 16 miles. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 3.6 miles along Washington Street. As you progress, the roads will transition, offering a dynamic driving experience that requires your attention to navigate the various intersections and street names. This isn't a route for autopilot; it's designed for active engagement with your surroundings.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on Washington Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Nahatan Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 16 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Nahatan Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (Independence Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (Grove Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Norwood, MA and Boston, MA, road signs point toward Government Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Massachusetts Eye And Ear and Emergency And Trauma Centers.
Government Center
15.1 mi in
|
~32m
Massachusetts General Hospital
15.1 mi in
|
~32m
Massachusetts Eye And Ear
15.1 mi in
|
~32m
Emergency And Trauma Centers
15.1 mi in
|
~32m
About the Cities
Starting in Norwood, MA
Full guide →Norwood is a town of 32,000 (2020) in Massachusetts. Westwood has a population of 16,000 (2020).
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 34m. Total distance: 16 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.6 miles on Washington Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Nahatan Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (Independence Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (Grove Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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