Origin
Westwood, MA
Late night in Westwood on Saturday
Local time
12:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westwood, MA to Boston, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westwood, MA
Ron Lach
Boston, MA
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Trip Overview
Westwood, MA to Boston, MA is 15.4 miles and takes about 31 minutes via High Street and Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Massachusetts, taking you from one Northeast location to another. Expect a very turn-heavy local drive, making it a straightforward, quick journey. Given its brief duration and minimal cost, this route is ideal for a spontaneous trip or as a component of a larger travel plan.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized by frequent turns, reflecting its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. Only 14% of this route is on highways, meaning you'll spend most of your time navigating local streets. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 3.3 miles along High Street. As you progress, the route transitions from one local road to another, demanding your attention at intersections rather than allowing for sustained high-speed travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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 3.3 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pond Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Pond Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.3 miles (Independence Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 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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Pond Street
Turn right onto Pond Street
Navigation decision point
6
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
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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
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Independence Drive
Turn left onto Independence Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Grove Street
Enter roundabout onto Grove Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Brookline Avenue
Turn left onto Brookline Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Westwood, MA and Boston, MA, road signs point toward Cambridge, Government Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Massachusetts Eye And Ear and Emergency And Trauma Centers.
Cambridge
5.2 mi in
|
~9m
|
via Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
Government Center
14.6 mi in
|
~28m
Massachusetts General Hospital
14.6 mi in
|
~28m
Massachusetts Eye And Ear
14.6 mi in
|
~28m
Emergency And Trauma Centers
14.6 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| High Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Boylston Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Bridge Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Storrow Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| Brookline Avenue | 1 mi | 3m |
| Lee Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Cambridge Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
High Street
— 3.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westwood, MA and Boston, MA.
1
Start on Crouse Avenue
240 ft
·
12 sec
·
Crouse Avenue
2
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Pond Street
3
Turn straight onto MA 109
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
High Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on MA 109
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bridge Street
5
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.
6
Turn left onto Independence Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Independence Drive
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on Grove Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Grove Street
8
Enter roundabout onto Grove Street
254 ft
·
4 sec
·
Grove Street
9
Continue on Grove Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Grove Street
10
Continue on Newton Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Newton Street
11
Turn left onto Clyde Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Clyde Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on Lee Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lee Street
13
Continue on Lee Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Lee Street
14
Turn right onto MA 9
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Boylston Street
15
Continue on MA 9
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Washington Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto Brookline Avenue
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brookline Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn slight right onto Boylston Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Boylston Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn slight left onto Bowker Overpass
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Bowker Overpass
19
Continue on Charlesgate
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Charlesgate
20
Merge onto Storrow Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Storrow Drive
21
Take the exit
178 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Government Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Emergency and Trauma Centers
22
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.
23
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cambridge Street
24
Continue on Tremont Street
190 ft
·
6 sec
·
Tremont Street
Use the straight lane.
25
Arrive at destination
Tremont Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.46 one way
$4.93 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Boston on Saturday
Local time
12:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
22 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
31m 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 Westwood, MA to Boston, MA covers 15.4 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are High Street, Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway, Boylston Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 miles from Westwood, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.46 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 15.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Pond Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.3 miles (Independence Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Westwood, MA and Boston, MA, road signs point toward Cambridge, Government Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Massachusetts Eye And Ear and Emergency And Trauma Centers.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Boston National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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