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Gillette Stadium by Car Service: Patriots Games and Concerts
From the South Shore to Gillette Stadium by car service: drive times, the stadium's rules for limos and town cars, and how the ride home works.
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A car service is one of the easiest ways to get from the South Shore to a Patriots game or a stadium concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, 30 to 40 miles from Hingham and Scituate and about 20 from Braintree. The one thing to know in advance: the stadium does not let limousines and town cars drop off or pick up at the gates. Your chauffeur parks on site and waits for your group, and after the event you walk to the car instead of to a curb.
Here is how a game day or concert night works, from pickup to the ride home.
Gillette's rules for limos and town cars
Gillette Stadium's parking rules say that limousines and town cars may not drop off or pick up passengers at the stadium. They must park on site and wait for their party. SUV-type limousines and town cars park in regular parking spaces, and larger limousines use designated limo parking, for which the stadium charges a fee.
Uber and Lyft use a separate designated rideshare lot near Patriot Place, which changes by event, and taxis have their own pickup area. Check the stadium's guide for your event before you go, since lot assignments can change from season to season.
What this means for you:
- Your car stays at the stadium for the whole event, so the trip is a round trip with the chauffeur waiting on site.
- You meet the car in the lot, not at a gate. Your chauffeur tells you where the vehicle is parked.
- You don't need to find your rideshare driver among tens of thousands of people leaving at once.
How long is the drive from the South Shore?
| From | Distance to Gillette | Light traffic |
|---|---|---|
| Braintree | about 20 miles | 30 to 35 minutes |
| Weymouth | about 24 miles | 40 minutes |
| Hingham | about 28 miles | 45 minutes |
| Norwell | about 33 miles | 50 minutes |
| Hull or Cohasset | about 31 miles | 55 minutes |
| Scituate | about 38 miles | 1 hour |
On event days, the last few miles on Route 1 are the slow part. Traffic builds hours before kickoff or showtime, so plan to leave much earlier than these times suggest.
Planning the pickup time
For a 1 p.m. kickoff, many fans want to be in the stadium area by 11 a.m. or earlier. Work backward from when you want to arrive, add the drive time above, then add at least 45 minutes for event traffic on Route 1. When you book, tell us the event and when you want to arrive, and we will suggest a pickup time.
After the game: the ride home
When the event ends, everyone leaves at once. Walk to the car at the spot your chauffeur gave you, and call dispatch at (617) 372-5729 (Nour) if you can't find it. Expect a wait while the lots empty; the difference is that you are waiting in a comfortable seat, with nobody in your group who has to drive home.
Which vehicle for a game day?
- Up to 7 people: a Cadillac Escalade or Jeep Grand Wagoneer L for up to 7, a Chevrolet Suburban for up to 6. They park in a regular space.
- Up to 12 people: a passenger van, the simplest option for a bigger group or a company outing.
- Up to 10 people, for a celebration: a stretch limousine, which uses the stadium's designated limo parking.
See all the options in our guide to choosing the right vehicle.
Car service, the train or driving yourself?
The MBTA runs special event commuter rail trains to Foxboro station for Patriots games and many concerts, which works well if you live near the train and travel light. Driving yourself means paying for parking, sitting in the same traffic, and choosing someone who can't celebrate.
A car service is the door-to-door option: picked up at home in Hingham, Weymouth, Braintree or anywhere on the South Shore, and brought back to your door after the last song.
Frequently asked questions
Can a limo drop us off at the gate at Gillette Stadium?
No. Stadium rules require limousines and town cars to park on site and wait for their party. You walk from the car to the gates and back.
How early should we leave for a Patriots game?
Earlier than you think. Add at least 45 minutes to the normal drive for event traffic on Route 1, more for a playoff game or a sold-out concert.
Can you take us to other events in Foxborough and at Patriot Place?
Yes. We drive to Patriot Place restaurants, Revolution matches and every major event at the stadium, and anywhere else in New England. For games and concerts in Boston, see Fenway Park and TD Garden by car service.
