Wicked Good Guides / Boston for Visitors / Getting here

By car

The main routes into Boston are I-90 (also known as the Massachusetts Turnpike) from the west and I-95 and I-93 from the north and south.

If you're coming from New York or points south, however, don't take I-95 all the way, unless there are places in Connecticut or Rhode Island you want to see. I-84 to I-90 is a much faster route.

If you can, try to avoid rush hour (roughly 7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. on workdays). Also, be aware that on several major roadways, including parts of I-93 south of the city and Rte. 128 (also known as I-95), the shoulder (known locally as "the breakdown lane") turns into a travel lane during rush hour. Rte. 128 has several emergency pulloffs should you be unlucky enough to break down in the breakdown lane during rush hour.

Note: While online mapping services can get you to the Boston area, do NOT rely on them for plotting routes once you're in the city. There's something about Boston's road system that drives them into apoplexy and there's a good chance you could get bum directions from them. Ask your hotel concierge or host for directions.

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