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how far is foxboro from boston

Foxboro (Foxborough), Massachusetts is roughly 22–30 miles from Boston, depending on how you measure and which route you take. By car, the direct drive is usually just under 30 miles and takes about 35–40 minutes in normal traffic.

Basic distance

  • Straight-line distance between Boston and Foxborough is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km).
  • Typical driving distance is about 29–30 miles (47–48 km) via major highways.

Driving time

  • Normal drive time is around 35–40 minutes when traffic is light to moderate.
  • During rush hour or big events at Gillette Stadium, travel time can easily stretch past an hour due to congestion.

Why numbers vary

  • Different sites quote slightly different distances (about 26–35 miles) because they assume different start/end points and routes within Boston and Foxboro.
  • Using the city centers or a typical highway route gives the commonly cited “about half an hour drive, roughly 30 miles” answer.

Bottom line: if you’re planning a trip, expect around a 30‑mile drive and budget at least 40 minutes, more if it’s rush hour or there’s an event. Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.