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After four years of waiting, the World Cup is finally here.
And if that wasn’t exciting enough, the United States is one of the host nations for the tournament. To make matters even better for New England soccer fans, Gillette Stadium will host seven World Cup games: five group stage matches; one round of 32 game and one quarterfinal.
The home of the New England Patriots and New England Revolution will be referred to as Boston Stadium during this World Cup. This can be confusing, because the stadium is not in Boston, it’s in Foxborough.
During a friendly match between Brazil and France played at Gillette Stadium on March 26, fans were surprised how long it took to get there from Boston. Some, seen in viral social media posts, went as far as abandoning their cars and walking to the stadium to escape the traffic.
If you’re driving from Boston to see a World Cup game at Gillette Stadium, it’s important to be prepared. Here’s a look at how far Gillette, or Boston Stadium, is from Boston.
Boston is 28 miles from Gillette Stadium, which translates to a 53-minute drive on days when there are no events there, according to Apple Maps.
However, it will likely take significantly longer on game days.
Because of the traffic the World Cup games will cause, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is encouraging fans attending the matches to take public transit to and from Gillette Stadium. In addition to the traffic, MassDOT says parking for the World Cup games is by pre-paid reservation only and is very limited.
MassDOT added that those who choose to drive to the World Cup games at Gillette, should expect significantly longer travel times. Travelers not attending the games should allow extra travel time or consider alternate routes and may wish to avoid the Route 1 corridor in the stadium area.
This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: Going to the World Cup? How far Gillette Stadium is from Boston
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And if that wasn’t exciting enough, the United States is one of the host nations for the tournament. To make matters even better for New England soccer fans, Gillette Stadium will host seven World Cup games: five group stage matches; one round of 32 game and one quarterfinal.
The home of the New England Patriots and New England Revolution will be referred to as Boston Stadium during this World Cup. This can be confusing, because the stadium is not in Boston, it’s in Foxborough.
During a friendly match between Brazil and France played at Gillette Stadium on March 26, fans were surprised how long it took to get there from Boston. Some, seen in viral social media posts, went as far as abandoning their cars and walking to the stadium to escape the traffic.
If you’re driving from Boston to see a World Cup game at Gillette Stadium, it’s important to be prepared. Here’s a look at how far Gillette, or Boston Stadium, is from Boston.
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How far is Boston from Gillette Stadium?
Boston is 28 miles from Gillette Stadium, which translates to a 53-minute drive on days when there are no events there, according to Apple Maps.
However, it will likely take significantly longer on game days.
Because of the traffic the World Cup games will cause, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is encouraging fans attending the matches to take public transit to and from Gillette Stadium. In addition to the traffic, MassDOT says parking for the World Cup games is by pre-paid reservation only and is very limited.
MassDOT added that those who choose to drive to the World Cup games at Gillette, should expect significantly longer travel times. Travelers not attending the games should allow extra travel time or consider alternate routes and may wish to avoid the Route 1 corridor in the stadium area.
This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: Going to the World Cup? How far Gillette Stadium is from Boston
Continue reading...
