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Trip from Orange, 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 52m

Distance

75.2 mi

121 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 44m ★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Orange, MA, MA

Orange, MA

Duy's House of Photo

capital and largest city of Massachusetts, United States

Boston, MA

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Trip Overview

This 75.2-mile drive from Orange, MA to Boston, MA takes approximately 1 hour and 52 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll navigate a mix of roads, including parts of the Mohawk Trail, Concord Turnpike, and Captain Isaac Davis Highway, with about 36% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $12, and with no recommended stops, you can easily complete this journey in a single day. This route stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

37.6 miles from Orange, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mohawk Trail 31.2 mi 43m
Concord Turnpike 19.8 mi 27m
Captain Isaac Davis Highway 6.3 mi 9m
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2 3.5 mi 5m
Concord Highway 3.4 mi 4m
South Main Street 2.1 mi 3m
I 93 2 mi 2m
Mystic Avenue 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Mohawk Trail — 31.2 mi, about 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orange, MA and Boston, MA.

1

Start on this road

43 ft · 4 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto MA 122

2.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward MA 2 West: Greenfield, North Adams
4

Turn sharp left onto MA 2

31 mi · 43 min · Mohawk Trail
5

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2

13 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on MA 2

6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on MA 2; MA 111

0.6 mi · 1 min · Union Turnpike
8

Enter roundabout onto MA 2; MA 2A

328 ft · 4 sec · Elm Street
9

Continue on MA 2; MA 2A

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Elm Street
10

Continue on MA 2; MA 2A

3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike
11

Continue on MA 2

3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
12

Continue on MA 2

3.4 mi · 4 min · Concord Highway
13

Continue on MA 2

3.5 mi · 4 min · Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

473 ft · 13 sec
Toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn Use the straight / left lanes.
15

Merge onto US 3; MA 16

1.0 mi · 2 min · Alewife Brook Parkway
Toward US 3 North, MA 16 East: Arlington, Medford
16

Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard

0.9 mi · 1 min · Powder House Boulevard
Use the right lane.
17

Enter roundabout

234 ft · 4 sec
18

Continue

28 ft · 0 sec
19

Continue on Warner Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Warner Street
20

Continue on Harvard Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Harvard Street
21

Turn right onto MA 38

1.3 mi · 2 min · Mystic Avenue
Use the straight lane.
22

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward I 93 South: Boston
23

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 93 South: Boston
24

Merge onto I 93

2.0 mi · 2 min · I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Exit 17B-A Toward MA 1A Toll: Airport, Government Center Use the slight right lane.
26

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 17A Toward Government Center Use the slight right lane.
27

Turn straight onto John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road

0.1 mi · 26 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road
28

Turn right onto State Street

0.3 mi · 54 sec · State Street
29

Continue on Court Street

473 ft · 20 sec · Court Street
30

Turn left onto Tremont Street

333 ft · 11 sec · Tremont Street
31

Arrive at destination

Tremont Street

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 1 hour and 52 minute duration for this 75.2-mile drive, you have a lot of flexibility. Leaving Orange, MA, consider departing mid-morning to avoid the earliest rush hour traffic heading into Boston. The $12 fuel cost is quite manageable, so you won't need to worry excessively about finding gas stations. The longest stretch on the Mohawk Trail is over 31 miles, so plan your personal needs before starting that segment. Since there are no mandated stops, you can easily adjust your pace based on traffic and your own comfort level.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.6 miles from Orange, MA, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.2 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 17 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37.6 miles or 53m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 32m

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 Orange, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Orange, MA

This is one driving day of about 75.2 miles and 1h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Orange, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Mohawk Trail for about 31.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sudbury, MA

38 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

Gardner, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ayer, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.6 miles from Orange, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Hen Chicken Rice

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Somerville, Massachusetts

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 69.8

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16177641285

Visit website

Hen Chicken Rice

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 69.8

Somerville, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16177641285

Visit website

Blue Salt Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately mile 64.4

West Newton, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16174663174

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 48.3

Boxborough, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 43

Ayer, MA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 48.3

Acton, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 43

Littleton, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 48.3

Littleton, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 48.3

Littleton, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 48.3

Littleton, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 48.3

Acton, Massachusetts

+18889982546

Visit website

Museum of Science

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 75.2

Boston, Massachusetts

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16177232500

Visit website

Soldiers and Sailors Monument

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 75.2

Boston, Massachusetts

Hours: 6 am–11:30 pm

+16176354505

Visit website

Minute Man National Historical Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 59.1

Lincoln, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

Visit website

Boston National Historical Park - Charlestown Navy Yard

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 75.2

Boston, MA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16172425601

Visit website

USS Constitution Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 75.2

Charlestown, Massachusetts

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+16174261812

Visit website

Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 69.8

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16174961027

Visit website

Launch Family Entertainment Leominster

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 32.2

Leominster, Massachusetts

Hours: 3:30–8 pm

+19782375600

Visit website

LEGO® Discovery Center Boston

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 69.8

Somerville, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+16177025593

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 74.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
2.2 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward MA 2 West: Greenfield, North Adams

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MA 2 West: Greenfield, North Adams
6
33.7 mi into trip | ~48m in | MA 2 / Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2 / Concord Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
67.7 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in

Take the exit toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
8
74.3 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in

Take the exit toward MA 1A Toll: Airport, Government Center

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 17B-A Toward MA 1A Toll: Airport, Government Center
9
74.4 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Government Center

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 17A Toward Government Center

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.03 one way

$24.07 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $13.12 $26.25
premium $4.82 $14.28 $28.56
diesel $5.61 $16.60 $33.21

Estimated Tolls: $1.67

Concord Turnpike (16.1 mi) $1.12
Concord Turnpike (3.7 mi) $0.26
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2 (3.5 mi) $0.25
Union Turnpike (0.6 mi) $0.04

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

$12

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.6 0 $7.90 $3.61
Efficient EV 18.8 0 $6.58 $3.01
EV Truck/SUV 30.1 0 $10.53 $4.81

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Orange, MA

Late night in Orange on Sunday

Local time

1:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Boston, MA

Late night in Boston on Sunday

Local time

1:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

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 52m 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

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 75.2
Park Closure: Dorchester Heights Temporary Public Access Restrictions
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

1 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 57
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . 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 75.2
View on nps.gov
Adams National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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 75.2
View on nps.gov
Lowell National Historical Park

Lowell National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 46.7
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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 ~34 min detour Free near mile 72.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed drive on this route, blending highway speeds with more local road conditions. Thirty-six percent of this 75.2-mile trip is on highways, offering stretches of faster travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 31.2 miles on the Mohawk Trail. As you progress toward Boston, the road character will likely shift from more rural or suburban settings to the increasingly urban environment closer to the city.

36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.2 mi on Mohawk Trail.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.2 miles you will encounter 17 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 2.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.7 miles (MA 2 / Concord Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.

Between Orange, MA and Boston, MA, road signs point toward Woburn and Medford.

Woburn

67.7 mi in | ~1h 37m

Medford

67.7 mi in | ~1h 37m | via US 3; MA 16

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 52m. Total distance: 75.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 31.2 miles on Mohawk Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.67 in tolls one way, starting with Concord 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 2.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.7 miles (MA 2 / Concord Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.7 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, Minute Man 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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