Origin
Webster, MA
Evening in Webster on Wednesday
Local time
8:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Webster, MA to Boston, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
58.6 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Webster, MA
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Boston, MA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Webster to Boston covers 58.6 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 3 minutes. Because this is a short journey, you can easily complete it as a one-day trip without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via South Main Street, East Main Street, and Gore Road rather than utilizing major interstates. Budgeting around $8 for fuel should cover your needs for this direct trip across the Northeast. Since the entire route stays within Massachusetts, you can expect a familiar, localized feel throughout the journey. It is a straightforward excursion that is best suited for those who prefer local roads over high-speed highway travel.
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
29.3 miles from Webster, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel for the entire 63-minute duration. Unlike an interstate commute, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will navigate surface roads rather than open stretches of high-speed pavement. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on South Main Street, highlighting the frequent turns and shifts in direction you will encounter. Navigating this path requires your full attention as you transition between local streets. It is a functional, hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local connectivity over the monotonous pace of a major highway.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 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 Webster, MA to Boston, MA is easy. At 1h 3m 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 Webster, MA to Boston, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| Gore Road | — | — |
| US 20 East | — | — |
| Washington Street | — | — |
| Southwest Cutoff | — | — |
| I 90 | — | — |
| I 90 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Webster, MA and Boston, MA.
1
Start on Lake Street
13 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lake Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on East Main Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
4
Continue on Gore Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Gore Road
5
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
6
Merge slight left
8.7 mi
·
10 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Shrewsbury
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 20 East: Shrewsbury
8
Merge slight left onto Washington Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
9
Continue on Southwest Cutoff
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Southwest Cutoff
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 90, MA 146
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 90, MA 146
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 90
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 90
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 90 East
13
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
40 mi
·
48 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
14
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
15
Keep slight right to continue on South Station
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Station
16
Turn left onto Kneeland Street
525 ft
·
22 sec
·
Kneeland Street
17
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Lincoln Street
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto Summer Street
82 ft
·
6 sec
·
Summer Street
19
Turn right onto Devonshire Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Devonshire Street
20
Turn left onto Franklin Street
174 ft
·
8 sec
·
Franklin Street
21
Turn right onto Arch Street
463 ft
·
20 sec
·
Arch Street
22
Turn left onto Milk Street
276 ft
·
9 sec
·
Milk Street
23
Continue on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Washington Street
24
At the end of the road, turn left onto Court Street
472 ft
·
20 sec
·
Court Street
25
Turn left onto Tremont Street
335 ft
·
12 sec
·
Tremont Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 58.6-mile distance, you have plenty of flexibility when planning your departure time. Since there are no planned stops, you should ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave, keeping that $8 fuel estimate in mind for your budget. Pay close attention to your navigation on South Main Street, East Main Street, and Gore Road, as the lack of highway segments means you will be making frequent turns rather than cruising straight. Because this is a relatively quick trip, you can easily adjust your schedule to avoid peak local traffic hours. Staying alert for changing road signs will be your best strategy for a smooth transition from Webster to Boston.
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 29.3 miles from Webster, MA, or about 31m 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 13 miles or 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.3 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 53m
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 Webster, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Webster, MA
This is one driving day of about 58.6 miles and 1h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Webster, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.3 mi from Webster, MA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 29.3 miles from Webster, 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
$9.38 one way
$18.76 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.23 | $20.45 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.13 | $22.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 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 | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.13 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.20 | $3.75 |
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
8:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
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
15 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
1h 3m 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 Webster, MA to Boston, MA covers 58.6 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, East Main Street, Gore Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.3 miles from Webster, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.38 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 Webster, MA to Boston, MA is easy. At 1h 3m 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 Webster, MA to Boston, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Webster, MA to Boston, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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