How far is Boston, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Boston, OH to Columbus, OH is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston and Columbus.
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Start on Rock River Road
25 m · 6 sec · Rock River Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.7 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Beaver Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Beaver Road
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Turn straight onto Barnesville Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · Barnesville Street
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Turn straight onto Seneca Lake Road
2303 ft · 52 sec · Seneca Lake Road
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Turn left onto Green Valley Road
2684 ft · 2 min · Green Valley Road
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Continue on Underpass Road
126 m · 18 sec · Underpass Road
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Keep slight right
48 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Leatherwood Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Leatherwood Road
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Continue on Smith Avenue
823 ft · 16 sec · Smith Avenue
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Continue on South Street
940 ft · 24 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
154 m · 12 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Batesville Road
6.8 mi · 12 min · Batesville Road
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Take the ramp left
1677 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
91.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1663 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on East Mound Street
1466 ft · 56 sec · East Mound Street
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Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
1971 ft · 1 min · South Grant Avenue
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Turn left onto East State Street
2066 ft · 1 min · East State Street
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Turn right
27 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and Columbus.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Batesville Road
Merge slight left
91.9 mi · 01h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Boston and Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boston to Columbus?
The road trip is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km) and usually takes 01h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Zanesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from Boston and 54.6 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.41 one way or $28.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Boston and Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Zanesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 95.53 mi (153.74 km).
#1 Boston
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,277 |
| Coordinates | 39.8881300, -81.1984400 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbus
The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.
| Population | 884,356 |
| Coordinates | 39.9611800, -82.9987900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $14.41 | $28.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.50 | $33.00 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $18.63 | $37.27 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.74 | $33.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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