This 75.2-mile drive from Orange, MA to Boston, MA takes approximately 1 hour and 52 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll navigate a mix of roads, including parts of the Mohawk Trail, Concord Turnpike, and Captain Isaac Davis Highway, with about 36% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $12, and with no recommended stops, you can easily complete this journey in a single day. This route stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.6 miles from Orange, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 75.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, blending highway speeds with more local road conditions. Thirty-six percent of this 75.2-mile trip is on highways, offering stretches of faster travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 31.2 miles on the Mohawk Trail. As you progress toward Boston, the road character will likely shift from more rural or suburban settings to the increasingly urban environment closer to the city.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mohawk Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 31.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.2 miles you will encounter 17 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 2.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.7 miles (MA 2 / Concord Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.2 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp toward MA 2 West: Greenfield, North Adams
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 2 West: Greenfield, North Adams
6
33.7 mi into trip|~48m in|MA 2 / Concord Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2 / Concord Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
67.7 mi into trip|~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
8
74.3 mi into trip|~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward MA 1A Toll: Airport, Government Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17B-A
Toward MA 1A Toll: Airport, Government Center
9
74.4 mi into trip|~1h 50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Government Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17A
Toward Government Center
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Orange, MA and Boston, MA, road signs point toward Woburn and Medford.
Woburn
67.7 mi in|~1h 37m
Medford
67.7 mi in|~1h 37m|via US 3; MA 16
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Mohawk Trail
31.2 mi
43m
Concord Turnpike
19.8 mi
27m
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.3 mi
9m
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.5 mi
5m
Concord Highway
3.4 mi
4m
South Main Street
2.1 mi
3m
I 93
2 mi
2m
Mystic Avenue
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Mohawk Trail
— 31.2 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange, MA and Boston, MA.
1
Start on this road
43 ft·4 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto MA 122
2.1 mi·3 min·South Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward MA 2 West: Greenfield, North Adams
4
Turn sharp left onto MA 2
31 mi·43 min·Mohawk Trail
5
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 2
13 mi·17 min·Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on MA 2
6.3 mi·9 min·Captain Isaac Davis Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on MA 2; MA 111
0.6 mi·1 min·Union Turnpike
8
Enter roundabout onto MA 2; MA 2A
328 ft·4 sec·Elm Street
9
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
0.3 mi·35 sec·Elm Street
10
Continue on MA 2; MA 2A
3.7 mi·5 min·Concord Turnpike
11
Continue on MA 2
3.5 mi·5 min·Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
12
Continue on MA 2
3.4 mi·4 min·Concord Highway
13
Continue on MA 2
3.5 mi·4 min·Concord Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
473 ft·13 sec
Toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, WoburnUse the straight / left lanes.
15
Merge onto US 3; MA 16
1.0 mi·2 min·Alewife Brook Parkway
Toward US 3 North, MA 16 East: Arlington, Medford
16
Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard
0.9 mi·1 min·Powder House Boulevard
Use the right lane.
17
Enter roundabout
234 ft·4 sec
18
Continue
28 ft·0 sec
19
Continue on Warner Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·Warner Street
20
Continue on Harvard Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Harvard Street
21
Turn right onto MA 38
1.3 mi·2 min·Mystic Avenue
Use the straight lane.
22
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward I 93 South: Boston
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward I 93 South: Boston
24
Merge onto I 93
2.0 mi·2 min·I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Exit 17B-AToward MA 1A Toll: Airport, Government CenterUse the slight right lane.
26
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 17AToward Government CenterUse the slight right lane.
27
Turn straight onto John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road
0.1 mi·26 sec·John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road
28
Turn right onto State Street
0.3 mi·54 sec·State Street
29
Continue on Court Street
473 ft·20 sec·Court Street
30
Turn left onto Tremont Street
333 ft·11 sec·Tremont Street
31
Arrive at destination
Tremont Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 1 hour and 52 minute duration for this 75.2-mile drive, you have a lot of flexibility. Leaving Orange, MA, consider departing mid-morning to avoid the earliest rush hour traffic heading into Boston. The $12 fuel cost is quite manageable, so you won't need to worry excessively about finding gas stations. The longest stretch on the Mohawk Trail is over 31 miles, so plan your personal needs before starting that segment. Since there are no mandated stops, you can easily adjust your pace based on traffic and your own comfort level.
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 37.6 miles from Orange, MA, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.2 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 17 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.6 miles or 53m 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 32m
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 Orange, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Orange, MA
This is one driving day of about 75.2 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Orange, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Mohawk Trail for about 31.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.6 mi from Orange, MA
· 53m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Boston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 75.2
Park Closure: Dorchester Heights Temporary Public Access Restrictions
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 75.2
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 46.7
Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 72.6
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.6
0
$7.90
$3.61
Efficient EV
18.8
0
$6.58
$3.01
EV Truck/SUV
30.1
0
$10.53
$4.81
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Orange, MA
Afternoon
in Orange on Friday
Local time
12:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Boston, MA
Afternoon
in Boston on Friday
Local time
12:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 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 Orange, MA to Boston, MA covers 75.2 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mohawk Trail, Concord Turnpike, Captain Isaac Davis Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.6 miles from Orange, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.03 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.2 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.7 miles (MA 2 / Concord Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Orange, MA and Boston, MA, road signs point toward Woburn and Medford.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
