Origin
Sturbridge, MA
Evening in Sturbridge on Wednesday
Local time
6:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sturbridge, MA to Boston, MA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
59.6 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sturbridge, MA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Boston, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sturbridge, MA to Boston, MA covers 59.6 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, Wilbur Cross Highway, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.6 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.54 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
29.8 miles from Sturbridge, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 15m highway drive covering 59.6 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and Wilbur Cross Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.6 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 55.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Wilbur Cross Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Charlton Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.6 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: near the start (Charlton Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.6 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.2 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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Charlton Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Charlton Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
58.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 134C-B-A
Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshi...
6
58.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward South Station
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 134A
Toward South Station
5
58.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
Kneeland Street
Turn left onto Kneeland Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 55.6 mi | 1h 6m |
| Wilbur Cross Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Charlton Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Devonshire Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kneeland Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 55.6 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sturbridge, MA and Boston, MA.
1
Start on Charlton Street
58 ft
·
2 sec
·
Charlton Street
2
Keep slight left at fork onto Charlton Street
329 ft
·
16 sec
·
Charlton Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto MA 131
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn sharp right onto US 20
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Charlton Road
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
6
Merge onto I 84
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilbur Cross Highway
7
Merge onto I 90
56 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
512 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 134C-B-A
Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 134A
Toward South Station
10
Turn left onto Kneeland Street
525 ft
·
22 sec
·
Kneeland Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lincoln Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto Summer Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
Summer Street
13
Turn right onto Devonshire Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Devonshire Street
14
Turn left onto Franklin Street
173 ft
·
8 sec
·
Franklin Street
15
Turn right onto Arch Street
463 ft
·
20 sec
·
Arch Street
16
Turn left onto Milk Street
276 ft
·
11 sec
·
Milk Street
17
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Washington Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto Court Street
473 ft
·
20 sec
·
Court Street
19
Turn left onto Tremont Street
333 ft
·
11 sec
·
Tremont Street
20
Arrive at destination
Tremont Street
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 29.8 miles from Sturbridge, MA, or about 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.6 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 13 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.8 miles or 37m 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 2m
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 Sturbridge, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sturbridge, MA
This is one driving day of about 59.6 miles and 1h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Sturbridge, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 55.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.8 mi from Sturbridge, MA · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Sturbridge, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.54 one way
$19.08 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.32 | $22.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.34
Massachusetts Turnpike
(55.6 mi)
$3.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.34 | $3.81 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Boston, MA
Evening in Boston on Wednesday
Local time
6:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy
SW 13 to 23 mph
19% chance
Live forecast
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
35 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 15m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Sturbridge, MA to Boston, MA covers 59.6 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Wilbur Cross Highway, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.8 miles from Sturbridge, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.54 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.6 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: near the start (Charlton Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.6 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Sturbridge, MA to Boston, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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