Origin
Brimfield, MA
Evening in Brimfield on Sunday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brimfield, MA to Boston, MA
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
66.2 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
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6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boston, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Brimfield, MA to Boston, MA covers 66.2 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, Sturbridge Road, Brimfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.54 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 Brimfield, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 11m 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 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main 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 Brimfield, MA to Boston, MA is easy. At 1h 11m 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 Brimfield, MA to Boston, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sturbridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Brimfield Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Charlton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wilbur Cross Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 93 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brimfield, MA and Boston, MA.
1
Start on the route
89 ft
·
11 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
390 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto Sturbridge Road
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Sturbridge Road
4
Continue on Brimfield Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Brimfield Road
5
Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on Charlton Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Charlton Road
7
Take the exit slight left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilbur Cross Highway
9
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
56 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
10
Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
512 ft
·
13 sec
·
I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
11
Keep slight right to continue on South Station
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Station
12
Turn left onto Kneeland Street
525 ft
·
22 sec
·
Kneeland Street
13
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lincoln Street
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Summer Street
82 ft
·
4 sec
·
Summer Street
15
Turn right onto Devonshire Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Devonshire Street
16
Turn left onto Franklin Street
174 ft
·
8 sec
·
Franklin Street
17
Turn right onto Arch Street
463 ft
·
20 sec
·
Arch Street
18
Turn left onto Milk Street
276 ft
·
11 sec
·
Milk Street
19
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Washington Street
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto Court Street
472 ft
·
20 sec
·
Court Street
21
Turn left onto Tremont Street
335 ft
·
12 sec
·
Tremont Street
22
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 Brimfield, MA, or about 35m 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 66.2 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.1 miles or 35m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boston, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brimfield, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brimfield, MA
This is one driving day of about 66.2 miles and 1h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brimfield, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.1 mi from Brimfield, MA · 35m 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 66.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.1 miles from Brimfield, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Boston, MA
The final approach into Boston, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Boston, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.54 one way
$21.07 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
| premium | $4.80 | $12.51 | $25.02 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.71 | $29.41 |
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, 2026-04-06.
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
Boston, MA
Evening in Boston on Sunday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 11m 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 Brimfield, MA to Boston, MA covers 66.2 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, Sturbridge Road, Brimfield Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.1 miles from Brimfield, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.54 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 Brimfield, MA to Boston, MA is easy. At 1h 11m 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 Brimfield, MA to Boston, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brimfield, MA to Boston, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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