Origin
Leominster, MA
Evening in Leominster on Sunday
Local time
7:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leominster, MA to Boston, MA
Drive Time
59m
Distance
48.9 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
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6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leominster, MA
Freek Wolsink
Boston, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Leominster to Boston, expect a straightforward journey covering approximately 48.9 miles. This drive typically takes about 59 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will navigate through the Northeast, transitioning from the Leominster area toward the heart of the capital. With a fuel budget of roughly $8, it is a highly economical route for those looking to reach the city without significant overhead. Because the trip is under an hour, you do not need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics.
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
24.4 miles from Leominster, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Forget the monotony of long-haul interstate driving; this route is entirely defined by its turn-heavy, local nature. You will spend your time navigating Pleasant Street, Mechanic Street, and the Leominster Connector rather than cruising on high-speed expressways. With a 0% highway share, the experience is more about local navigation than sustained highway speeds. You should anticipate a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention as you transition between these neighborhood thoroughfares. It is a technical drive that keeps you engaged from start to finish.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pleasant 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 Leominster, MA to Boston, MA is easy. At 59m 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 Leominster, MA to Boston, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mechanic Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Leominster Connector | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Concord Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Captain Isaac Davis Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Union Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Concord Rotary | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Elm Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Pleasant Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leominster, MA and Boston, MA.
1
Start on the route
253 ft
·
20 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right
112 ft
·
10 sec
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Pleasant Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Pleasant Street
4
Turn right onto Mechanic Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mechanic Street
5
Keep slight left to continue on Leominster Connector
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Leominster Connector
6
Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Concord Turnpike
7
Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
8
Continue on Union Turnpike
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Turnpike
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary
328 ft
·
4 sec
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Concord Rotary
10
Exit the rotary onto Elm Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Elm Street
11
Continue on Concord Turnpike
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Concord Turnpike
12
Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
13
Continue on Concord Highway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Concord Highway
14
Continue on Concord Turnpike
3.5 mi
·
4 min
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Concord Turnpike
15
Take the exit slight left toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
472 ft
·
14 sec
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MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
16
Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Alewife Brook Parkway
17
Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Powder House Boulevard
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Powder House Square
233 ft
·
5 sec
·
Powder House Square
19
Exit the rotary
26 ft
·
1 sec
20
Continue on Warner Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Warner Street
21
Continue on Harvard Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harvard Street
22
Turn right onto Mystic Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Mystic Avenue
23
Take the ramp straight toward I 93 South: Boston
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 93 South: Boston
24
Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Boston
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 93 South: Boston
25
Merge slight left
2.0 mi
·
2 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward MA 1A Toll: Airport, Government Center
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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MA 1A Toll: Airport, Government Center
27
Keep slight right to continue on Government Center
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Government Center
28
Turn straight onto John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road
29
Turn right onto State Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
State Street
30
Continue on Court Street
472 ft
·
20 sec
·
Court Street
31
Turn left onto Tremont Street
335 ft
·
12 sec
·
Tremont Street
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since the entire journey is just under an hour, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, because you are relying on local roads rather than major highways, stay alert for traffic patterns that can fluctuate on town streets. You will not need to plan for any formal stops given the short duration, which allows you to head straight to your destination. Keep that $8 fuel estimate in mind when budgeting, but remember to account for potential city parking costs once you arrive in Boston. Prioritize checking your GPS for real-time updates on those specific local connectors before you pull out of your driveway.
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 24.4 miles from Leominster, MA, or about 29m 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 48.9 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.4 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 50m
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 Leominster, 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 Leominster, MA
This is one driving day of about 48.9 miles and 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Leominster, 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 24.4 mi from Leominster, MA · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 48.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Leominster, 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
$7.78 one way
$15.57 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $8.47 | $16.93 |
| premium | $4.80 | $9.24 | $18.48 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.86 | $21.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.13 | $2.35 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.85 | $3.13 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
7:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
24 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
25 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
59m 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 Leominster, MA to Boston, MA covers 48.9 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pleasant Street, Mechanic Street, Leominster Connector. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.4 miles from Leominster, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.78 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 Leominster, MA to Boston, MA is easy. At 59m 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 Leominster, MA to Boston, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Leominster, MA to Boston, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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