Wellesley is a predominantly residential community, located approximately 13 miles west of Boston. Its geographic location and visual characteristics make it a highly desirable suburb for people who work in Boston. The town is also a college community, having within its boundaries Wellesley College, Babson College and Massachusetts Bay Community College. Wellesley is equidistant from the north shore and south shore recreational facilities with access provided by Route 128/Route 95 which skirts its eastern border. It is a gateway access to the western part of the state through access to the Massachusetts turnpike (I-90) located just over Wellesley's northern border.
