Origin
Boston, MA
Evening in Boston on Wednesday
Local time
6:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boston, MA to New Braintree, MA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
66.2 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m
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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New Braintree, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Boston, MA to New Braintree, MA covers 66.2 miles and takes about 1h 36m 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 $10.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
33.1 miles from Boston, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 36m drive with frequent turns across 66.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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 New Braintree, MA is easy. At 1h 36m 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 New Braintree, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tremont Street | — | — |
| Marginal Road | — | — |
| I 90 West | — | — |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | — | — |
| MA 122 | — | — |
| Grafton Road | — | — |
| Grafton Street | — | — |
| Harding 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 New Braintree, 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
37 mi
·
45 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
7
Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
8
Keep slight left
174 ft
·
11 sec
9
Turn left onto Grafton Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Grafton Road
10
Continue on Grafton Street
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Grafton Street
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
Grafton Street
12
Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Grafton Street
13
Continue on Grafton Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Grafton Street
14
Turn left onto Harding Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Harding Street
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
Kelley Square
16
Exit the rotary onto Madison Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Street
17
Continue on Chandler Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Chandler Street
18
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
6.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Pleasant Street
19
Continue on Barre Paxton Road
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Barre Paxton Road
20
Continue on Worcester Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Worcester Road
21
Turn left onto Old Turnpike Road
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
22
Turn left onto Barre Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Barre Road
23
Keep slight right to continue on Barre Cut Off Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Barre Cut Off Road
24
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hardwick Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hardwick Road
25
Turn left onto Oakham Road
151 ft
·
4 sec
·
Oakham Road
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 33.1 miles from Boston, MA, or about 48m into the drive.
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 15 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.1 miles or 48m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Braintree, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Boston, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Boston, MA
This is one driving day of about 66.2 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Boston, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.1 mi from Boston, MA · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.1 miles from Boston, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Braintree, MA
The final approach into New Braintree, 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
$10.59 one way
$21.19 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.55 | $23.11 |
| premium | $4.82 | $12.57 | $25.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.62 | $29.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 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 | 19.9 | 0 | $6.95 | $3.18 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.79 | $2.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.27 | $4.24 |
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.
Destination
New Braintree, MA
Evening in New Braintree on Wednesday
Local time
6:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Worcester, MA
33 mi in
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
2 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 36m 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 New Braintree, MA covers 66.2 miles and takes about 1h 36m 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 33.1 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 $10.59 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 New Braintree, MA is easy. At 1h 36m 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 New Braintree, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Boston, MA to New Braintree, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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