how far is foxborough massachusetts from boston massachusetts
Foxborough, Massachusetts Foxborough is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States, about 22 miles (35 km) southwest of Boston and 18 miles (29 km) northeast of Providence, Rhode Island. Foxborough is part of the Boston metropolitan statistical area. The population was 16,865 at the 2010 census.
Massachusetts Massachusetts (/ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsɪts/ ( listen) or /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːzɪts/), officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is the most populous state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island to the south, New Hampshire and Vermont to the north, and New York to the west. The state is named for the Massachusett tribe, which once inhabited the area. The capital of Massachusetts and the most populous city in New England is Boston. Over 80% of Massachusetts's population lives in the Greater Boston metropolitan area, a region influential upon American history, academia, and industry.[43] Originally dependent on agriculture, fishing and trade,[44] Massachusetts was transformed into a manufacturing center during the Industrial Revolution.[45] During the 20th century, Massachusetts's economy shifted from manufacturing to services.[46] Modern Massachusetts is a global leader in biotechnology, engineering, higher education, finance, and maritime trade.[47]