Origin
Boston, MA
Late night in Boston on Thursday
Local time
5:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boston, MA to Sturbridge, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
58.9 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boston, MA
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Sturbridge, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Boston, MA to Sturbridge, MA covers 58.9 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tremont Street, Marginal Road, I 90 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 58.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 58.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tremont Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Boston, MA to Sturbridge, MA is easy. At 1h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boston, MA to Sturbridge, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tremont Street | — | — |
| Marginal Road | — | — |
| I 90 West | — | — |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | — | — |
| Wilbur Cross Highway | — | — |
| US 20 West | — | — |
| Charlton Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Tremont Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston, MA and Sturbridge, MA.
1
Start on Tremont Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Tremont Street
2
Continue on Tremont Street
302 ft
·
15 sec
·
Tremont Street
3
Continue on Tremont Street
482 ft
·
21 sec
·
Tremont Street
4
Turn right onto Marginal Road
315 ft
·
13 sec
·
Marginal Road
5
Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll West
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll West
6
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
55 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
7
Keep slight right to continue on Wilbur Cross Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilbur Cross Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West: Sturbridge, Palmer
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 20 West: Sturbridge, Palmer
9
Merge slight left onto Charlton Road
436 ft
·
8 sec
·
Charlton Road
10
Take the exit slight right
394 ft
·
15 sec
11
Continue on Charlton Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Charlton Road
12
Take the exit left
299 ft
·
12 sec
13
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
14
Turn left onto Charlton Street
387 ft
·
17 sec
·
Charlton Street
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.5 mi from Boston, MA · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from Boston, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sturbridge, MA
The final approach into Sturbridge, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.43 one way
$18.85 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.28 | $20.56 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.18 | $22.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.00 | $26.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Sturbridge, MA
Late night in Sturbridge on Thursday
Local time
5:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 15m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Boston, MA to Sturbridge, MA covers 58.9 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tremont Street, Marginal Road, I 90 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.5 miles from Boston, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Boston, MA to Sturbridge, MA is easy. At 1h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boston, MA to Sturbridge, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Boston, MA to Sturbridge, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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