Boston, MA Road Trips

Sitting in the Northeast, Boston, MA is a local road trip base with 88 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 41 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Boston, MA spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.

Photo: Phil Evenden

Trip Routes

88

Longest Drive

214.1 mi

New York City, NY

Quickest Drive

16m

Winchester, MA

Plan Around Boston, MA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Boston, MA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

New York City, NY to Boston, MA 213.9 mi · 4h 42m Williamstown, MA to Boston, MA 141.6 mi · 2h 55m Pittsfield, MA to Boston, MA 137.4 mi · 2h 54m Lenox, MA to Boston, MA 130.3 mi · 2h 41m

Continue From Boston, MA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Boston, MA to New York City, NY 214.1 mi · 4h 40m Boston, MA to Amherst, MA 93.7 mi · 2h 8m Boston, MA to Agawam, MA 93.3 mi · 1h 57m Boston, MA to East Dennis, MA 79.9 mi · 1h 49m

Trips from Boston, MA

Boston, MA to New York City, NY

214.1 mi 4h 40m

Boston, MA to Amherst, MA

93.7 mi 2h 8m

Boston, MA to Agawam, MA

93.3 mi 1h 57m

Boston, MA to East Dennis, MA

79.9 mi 1h 49m

Boston, MA to Barre, MA

65.1 mi 1h 34m

Boston, MA to Ashburnham, MA

54.5 mi 1h 29m

Boston, MA to Auburn, MA

45.8 mi 1h 1m

Boston, MA to Worcester, MA

43.6 mi 57m

Boston, MA to Grafton, MA

42.5 mi 59m

Boston, MA to Berkley, MA

40.3 mi 53m

Boston, MA to Berlin, MA

39 mi 55m

Boston, MA to Ayer, MA

35.4 mi 58m

Boston, MA to Lowell, MA

30.5 mi 37m

Boston, MA to City of Lowell, MA

27.7 mi 43m

Boston, MA to Holliston, MA

27.5 mi 47m

Boston, MA to Maynard, MA

25.3 mi 42m

Boston, MA to Acton, MA

24.2 mi 42m

Boston, MA to Andover, MA

23.9 mi 35m

Driving from Boston, MA

The typical drive from Boston, MA covers about 41 miles and takes around 59m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 214 miles (4h 40m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Boston, MA most often head toward New York City, NY (214.1 mi, 4h 40m), Amherst, MA (93.7 mi, 2h 8m), Agawam, MA (93.3 mi, 1h 57m), East Dennis, MA (79.9 mi, 1h 49m), and Barre, MA (65.1 mi, 1h 34m). These routes span 2 different states, giving you plenty of variety for repeat trips.

Planning & Costs

For the average 41-mile drive from Boston, MA, expect to burn about 1.6 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 28 mapped routes leaving Boston, MA and 60 routes heading into Boston, MA, covering 88 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 214 miles.

The longest mapped route from Boston, MA covers 214 miles and takes approximately 4h 40m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.

The average route from Boston, MA runs about 41 miles with a drive time of roughly 59m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Boston, MA include New York City, NY, Amherst, MA, Agawam, MA and East Dennis, MA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.