Origin
Boston, MA
Afternoon in Boston on Saturday
Local time
2:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boston, MA to Cochituate, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
17.3 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Cochituate, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Boston, MA to Cochituate, MA covers 17.3 miles and takes about 30m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tremont Street | — | — |
| Marginal Road | — | — |
| I 90 West | — | — |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | — | — |
| MA 30 | — | — |
| Park Road | — | — |
| South Avenue | — | — |
| Commonwealth Road | — | — |
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 Cochituate, 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
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
7
Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Weston
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
MA 30: Weston
8
Turn straight onto Park Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Park Road
9
Turn left onto South Avenue
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South Avenue
10
Continue on Commonwealth Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Commonwealth Road
11
Keep slight right to continue on East Plain Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Plain Street
12
Turn left onto Main Street
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn left
89 ft
·
9 sec
14
Turn right
43 ft
·
3 sec
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.77 one way
$5.54 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.28 | $6.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Cochituate, MA
Afternoon in Cochituate on Saturday
Local time
2:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
22 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
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?
17.3 mi in 30m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Tremont Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Boston, MA to Cochituate, MA is easy. At 30m 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 Cochituate, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 17.3 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boston, MA to Cochituate, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cochituate, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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