This 65.2-mile drive from Phillipston, MA, to Boston, MA, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 39 minutes. Given its manageable duration and focused highway profile, it's ideal as a single-day excursion rather than requiring an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost is around $10, making it an economical option for travel within the Northeast region. This route primarily utilizes MA 2 and the Concord Turnpike, offering a direct path to your destination. You'll find the journey is mostly highway-focused, so pack some good tunes and be prepared for a consistent pace.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.6 miles from Phillipston, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MA 2
21.7 mi
30m
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
I 93
2 mi
2m
Baldwinville Road
1.4 mi
3m
Mystic Avenue
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
MA 2
— 21.7 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phillipston, MA and Boston, MA.
1
Start on this road
141 ft·12 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto The Common
185 ft·6 sec·The Common
3
Continue on The Common
310 ft·9 sec·The Common
4
Turn right onto Baldwinville Road
1.4 mi·3 min·Baldwinville Road
5
Turn right onto MA 2A
380 ft·7 sec·State Road
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·56 sec
7
Merge onto MA 2
22 mi·30 min·MA 2
8
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2
13 mi·17 min·Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on MA 2
6.3 mi·9 min·Captain Isaac Davis Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on MA 2; MA 111
0.6 mi·1 min·Union Turnpike
11
Enter roundabout onto MA 2; MA 2A
328 ft·4 sec·Elm Street
12
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
0.3 mi·35 sec·Elm Street
13
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
3.7 mi·5 min·Concord Turnpike
14
Continue on MA 2
3.5 mi·5 min·Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
15
Continue on MA 2
3.4 mi·4 min·Concord Highway
16
Continue on MA 2
3.5 mi·4 min·Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
473 ft·13 sec
Toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, WoburnUse the straight / left lanes.
18
Merge onto US 3; MA 16
1.0 mi·2 min·Alewife Brook Parkway
Toward US 3 North, MA 16 East: Arlington, Medford
19
Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard
0.9 mi·1 min·Powder House Boulevard
Use the right lane.
20
Enter roundabout
234 ft·4 sec
21
Continue
28 ft·0 sec
22
Continue on Warner Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·Warner Street
23
Continue on Harvard Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Harvard Street
24
Turn right onto MA 38
1.3 mi·2 min·Mystic Avenue
Use the straight lane.
25
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward I 93 South: Boston
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward I 93 South: Boston
27
Merge onto I 93
2.0 mi·2 min·I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Exit 17B-AToward MA 1A Toll: Airport, Government CenterUse the slight right lane.
29
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 17AToward Government CenterUse the slight right lane.
30
Turn straight onto John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road
0.1 mi·26 sec·John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road
31
Turn right onto State Street
0.3 mi·54 sec·State Street
32
Continue on Court Street
473 ft·20 sec·Court Street
33
Turn left onto Tremont Street
333 ft·11 sec·Tremont Street
34
Arrive at destination
Tremont Street
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 1 hour and 39 minute drive, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving early can help you avoid potential traffic as you approach Boston, especially if you're traveling during peak hours. Since there are no designated stops recommended in the data, you can decide if and when you'd like to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $10, and it's always wise to top off before heading into a major metropolitan area like Boston. A good tip for this route is to be aware of the transition onto the Concord Turnpike, as it can sometimes become busier closer to the city.
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 32.6 miles from Phillipston, MA, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.7 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 14 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.6 miles or 47m 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 21m
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 Phillipston, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Phillipston, MA
This is one driving day of about 65.2 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Phillipston, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on MA 2 for about 21.7 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 23.7 and 64.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
23.7 mi into trip|~35m 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
57.7 mi into trip|~1h 24m 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
6
58.7 mi into trip|~1h 26m in|Powder House Boulevard
Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
64.3 mi into trip|~1h 36m 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
64.5 mi into trip|~1h 37m 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
$10.43 one way
$20.87 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$11.38
$22.76
premium
$4.82
$12.38
$24.76
diesel
$5.61
$14.40
$28.79
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
$10
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.6
0
$6.85
$3.13
Efficient EV
16.3
0
$5.71
$2.61
EV Truck/SUV
26.1
0
$9.13
$4.17
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Phillipston, MA
Late night
in Phillipston on Sunday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Boston, MA
Late night
in Boston on Sunday
Local time
3:45 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
24 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 39m 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 65.2
Park Closure: Dorchester Heights Temporary Public Access Restrictions
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...
. . . 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 65.2
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...
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 38.2
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 60.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 74% of the journey taking place on faster roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 21.7 miles along MA 2, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. The route predominantly follows MA 2 and the Concord Turnpike, suggesting a consistent driving experience for much of the way. While not a winding scenic byway, this drive prioritizes efficiency and directness, getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.7 mi on MA 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MA 2 and Concord Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.7 miles in near MA 2 / Concord Turnpike.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.2 miles you will encounter 18 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 23.7 miles (MA 2 / Concord Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.7 miles (Powder House Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Phillipston, MA and Boston, MA, road signs point toward Woburn and Medford.
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 1h 39m. Total distance: 65.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.7 miles on MA 2. 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 23.7 miles (MA 2 / Concord Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.7 miles (Powder House Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
