Origin
Wayland, MA
Morning in Wayland on Tuesday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wayland, 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
30m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wayland, MA
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Boston, MA
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Trip Overview
Wayland, MA to Boston, MA is 18.8 miles and takes about 30m via Massachusetts Turnpike and Boston Post Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically Massachusetts, connecting two familiar points. It's a practical drive, largely on well-traveled roads, ideal for a quick commute or an easy addition to a larger travel plan. Given its brevity, this route offers flexibility for departure times, allowing you to avoid peak traffic if you plan strategically. Consider it a straightforward hop rather than an extensive journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 10.8 mi | 14m |
| Boston Post Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Newton Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| School Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Park Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Devonshire Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 10.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wayland, MA and Boston, MA.
1
Start on this road
116 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 20
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Boston Post Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto School Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
School Street
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on Wellesley Street
495 ft
·
12 sec
·
Wellesley Street
5
Continue on Newton Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Newton Street
6
Continue on Newton Street
94 ft
·
9 sec
·
Newton Street
7
Turn left onto MA 30
526 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Avenue
8
Turn right onto Park Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Park Road
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 90 East, Mass Pike East: Boston
10
Merge onto I 90
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11
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.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 134A
Toward South Station
13
Turn left onto Kneeland Street
525 ft
·
22 sec
·
Kneeland Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lincoln Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto Summer Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
Summer Street
16
Turn right onto Devonshire Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Devonshire Street
17
Turn left onto Franklin Street
173 ft
·
8 sec
·
Franklin Street
18
Turn right onto Arch Street
463 ft
·
20 sec
·
Arch Street
19
Turn left onto Milk Street
276 ft
·
11 sec
·
Milk Street
20
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Washington Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto Court Street
473 ft
·
20 sec
·
Court Street
22
Turn left onto Tremont Street
333 ft
·
11 sec
·
Tremont Street
23
Arrive at destination
Tremont Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 20 / Boston Post Road
Turn right onto US 20 / Boston Post Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
6.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Park Road
Turn right onto Park Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 East, Mass Pike East: Boston
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 East, Mass Pike East: Boston
8
17.4 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
17.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward South Station
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 134A
Toward South Station
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.01 one way
$6.02 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.65
Massachusetts Turnpike
(10.8 mi)
$0.65
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
8:01 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
30m 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 drive offers a mixed experience, with 57% of the journey on highway. You'll encounter 10.8 miles of uninterrupted driving on the Massachusetts Turnpike before transitioning. The route progresses from potentially quicker highway segments to more local road conditions as you approach your destination. Expect a blend of faster travel and more typical in-town driving, reflecting its status as a connection between suburban and urban areas. It's not a winding country road, but rather a functional passage.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 early in the drive near US 20 / Boston Post Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 18.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 20 / Boston Post Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (Park Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles: 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wayland, MA and Boston, MA, road signs point toward Mass Pike East: Boston, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy and Station.
Mass Pike East: Boston
6.4 mi in
|
~10m
Concord New Hampshire
17.4 mi in
|
~25m
Quincy
17.4 mi in
|
~25m
Station
17.5 mi in
|
~26m
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 30m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). 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 10.8 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.65 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: near the start (US 20 / Boston Post Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (Park Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park (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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