Trip from Medway, MA to Boston, MA

Drive Time

52m

Distance

26.7 mi

43 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min

4 AM

0h 48m ★

6 AM

0h 52m

8 AM

1h 1m

10 AM

0h 55m

12 PM

0h 54m

3 PM

0h 55m

5 PM

1h 0m

8 PM

0h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Medway, MA

Jimmy Chan

Boston, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

If you are planning to head from Medway into the heart of Boston, you are looking at a manageable 44.7-mile journey. Expect to spend about 52 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $6, it is an affordable way to reach the city from the Northeast region. Since the route avoids highways entirely, you will get a true feel for the local landscape. It is a straightforward trip for anyone wanting to bypass the interstate system in favor of a more direct, ground-level commute.

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

13.3 miles from Medway, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged from start to finish. You will spend your time navigating Village Street, Norfolk Road, and Main Street rather than dealing with the monotony of high-speed lanes. Because the highway share is 0%, the pace remains consistent and deliberate throughout the entire 44.7-mile distance. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Village Street, meaning you should be ready for frequent turns and a constant change in scenery. This is a purely local experience that prioritizes surface roads over rapid transit.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

High Street is the longest continuous segment at about 5.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near MA 115 / Norfolk Road.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.7 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (MA 115 / Norfolk Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.6 miles (Independence Drive): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

2.8 mi into trip | ~5m in | MA 115 / Norfolk Road

Turn left onto MA 115 / Norfolk Road

Navigation decision point

16.5 mi into trip | ~29m in | Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

Turn left onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway toward Boston, Cambridge

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left / straight lanes. Toward Boston, Cambridge

18.6 mi into trip | ~32m in | Independence Drive

Turn left onto Independence Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

19.3 mi into trip | ~33m in | Grove Street

Enter roundabout onto Grove Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

22.7 mi into trip | ~40m in | Brookline Avenue

Turn left onto Brookline Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Medway, MA to Boston, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Cambridge along the way.

Cambridge

16.5 mi in | ~29m | via Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
High Street	5.2 mi	8m
Main Street	4.4 mi	8m
Village Street	4.1 mi	7m
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway	2.1 mi	2m
Boylston Street	1.8 mi	4m
Bridge Street	1.6 mi	3m
County Street	1 mi	1m
Storrow Drive	1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: High Street — 5.2 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Medway, MA and Boston, MA.

Start on Barber Street

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Barber Street

At end of road, turn left onto Village Street

2.7 mi · 4 min · Village Street

Turn right

121 ft · 12 sec

Turn left onto MA 115

413 ft · 7 sec · Norfolk Road

Continue on MA 115

1.4 mi · 2 min · Village Street

Turn right onto MA 109

4.4 mi · 8 min · Main Street

Continue on MA 109

1.0 mi · 1 min · County Street

Continue on MA 109

5.2 mi · 8 min · High Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on MA 109

1.6 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

Turn left onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

2.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

Toward Boston, Cambridge Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn left onto Independence Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Independence Drive

Use the left lane.

Continue on Grove Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Grove Street

Enter roundabout onto Grove Street

254 ft · 4 sec · Grove Street

Continue on Grove Street

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Grove Street

Continue on Newton Street

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Newton Street

Turn left onto Clyde Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Clyde Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on Lee Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lee Street

Continue on Lee Street

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Lee Street

Turn right onto MA 9

1.2 mi · 2 min · Boylston Street

Continue on MA 9

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Washington Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Brookline Avenue

1.0 mi · 3 min · Brookline Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn slight right onto Boylston Street

0.6 mi · 2 min · Boylston Street

Use the right lane.

Turn slight left onto Bowker Overpass

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Bowker Overpass

Continue on Charlesgate

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Charlesgate

Merge onto Storrow Drive

1.0 mi · 2 min · Storrow Drive

Take the exit

178 ft · 7 sec

Toward Government Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Emergency and Trauma Centers

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 27 sec · this road

Toward Government Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Emergency and Trauma Centers Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

0.6 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Street

Continue on Tremont Street

190 ft · 6 sec · Tremont Street

Use the straight lane.

Arrive at destination

Tremont Street

Trip Plan

Since this 52-minute drive relies exclusively on local roads, flexibility is your biggest advantage for timing your departure. You do not need to worry about fuel stops given the short duration and $6 estimated cost, but keeping your tank topped off before leaving Medway ensures a stress-free arrival. Because you will be navigating turn-heavy local streets, stay alert to local traffic patterns that might fluctuate throughout the day. My best advice for this specific route is to stay focused on your navigation apps, as the lack of highway signage means you will be relying on local road markers for the duration of your trip.

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 13.3 miles from Medway, MA, or about 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.2 miles.

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 26.7 miles or 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 13.3 miles or 23m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boston, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Medway, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Medway, MA

This is one driving day of about 26.7 miles and 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Medway, 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.

The longest stretch is on High Street for about 5.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 13.3 mi from Medway, MA · 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

13 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 13.3 miles from Medway, 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

$4.25 one way

$8.50 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$4.62	$9.24
premium	$4.80	$5.04	$10.09
diesel	$5.64	$5.93	$11.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8	$2.80	$1.28
Efficient EV	6.7	$2.34	$1.07
EV Truck/SUV	10.7	$3.74	$1.71

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Medway, MA

Night in Medway on Sunday

Local time

9:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Boston, MA

Night in Boston on Sunday

Local time

9:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

13 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

3 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

52m 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 Medway, MA to Boston, MA covers 26.7 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are High Street, Main Street, Village Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 13.3 miles from Medway, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.25 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.

On the drive from Medway, MA to Boston, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Cambridge along the way.

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Trip from Medway, MA to Boston, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Boston, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Medway, MA

Boston, MA

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

52m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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