Packard's Corner Square
Busy Boston intersection and MBTA stop in Allston
Packard's Corner marks the Allston-Brighton junction on Boston's Commonwealth Avenue and serves as a Green Line stop. Visitors and students use it to reach nearby bars, restaurants, shops and adjacent neighborhoods.
Packard's Corner at a Glance#
Address: Intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Brighton Avenue, Boston, MA, United States
About Packard's Corner#
Packard’s Corner is an intersection and local commercial node in the Allston neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. It functions primarily as a neighborhood hub and transit stop rather than a single monument.
The area features a strip of small businesses, cafes, and service shops clustered around the intersection. A surface-level light-rail stop on the MBTA Green Line B branch serves local commuters and visitors, and several bus routes also run through the junction.
The name comes from a Packard automobile dealership that once occupied the corner in the early 20th century; the site evolved into a retail and transit-focused intersection over decades. The built environment around the corner has changed incrementally with commercial turnover rather than large singular redevelopment projects.
Packard’s Corner sits within the city of Boston, in the Allston neighborhood west of Kenmore Square and Fenway. The intersection coordinates match the junction of Commonwealth Avenue and Brighton Avenue and are used as a local wayfinding point.
- Transit: Served by the MBTA Green Line B branch at a surface-level stop named Packards Corner, providing direct light-rail access to central Boston.
- Location: Sits at the commercial junction of Commonwealth Avenue and Brighton Avenue in the Allston neighborhood, with shops and restaurants concentrated along the avenues.
How to Get to Packard's Corner#
Packard’s Corner sits on the MBTA Green Line B branch at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Brighton Avenue. Take the Green Line B from central Boston (Kenmore or a short ride from Park Street) or connect via local buses to reach the intersection.
Tips for Visiting Packard's Corner#
- Use the 7 bus or the MBTA Green Line to reach the area from central Boston and avoid city parking hassles
- Stop for a coffee or bagel at one of the independent cafés lining the intersection before wandering around - the area is lively in the morning
- If travelling by bicycle, note that packed street parking and tram lines can be tricky to navigate
Best Time to Visit Packard's Corner#
Spring through fall is best for enjoying the neighborhood atmosphere and outdoor dining; winter is quieter and often more challenging for walking.
Weather & Climate near Packard's Corner#
Packard's Corner's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1144 mm/year), wettest in November, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -8° - 2° | -8° | 101 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -7° - 4° | -7° | 86 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -2° - 8° | -1° | 103 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 3° - 14° | 6° | 97 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 9° - 21° | 15° | 88 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 14° - 26° | 20° | 90 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 17° - 29° | 23° | 87 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 17° - 28° | 22° | 94 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 12° - 24° | 18° | 93 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 6° - 18° | 12° | 98 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 1° - 12° | 3° | 106 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -5° - 5° | -4° | 101 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
