How far is Boston, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Boston, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 239.8 miles (385.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
239.81 mi
03h 51m
Flight
207.28 mi
333.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.28 mi
Kilometers
333.59 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.81 mi
Kilometers
385.94 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Mon, Jun 1, 6:01 PM EDT
Return by in Boston
Mon, Jun 1, 9:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-06-01T14:09
Arrive Atlanta
Mon, Jun 1, 6:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boston
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Unadilla
GA

City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States

From Boston
119.7 mi
01h 55m
To Atlanta
120 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
84°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and Atlanta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boston and Atlanta.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    28 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

    973 ft · 25 sec · East Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Green Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South Green Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Harris Street

    13.9 mi · 19 min · Harris Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Adel Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Adel Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Quitman Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Quitman Highway

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto GA 37 West

    88 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto West 4th Street

    1392 ft · 36 sec · West 4th Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I-75 North: Macon

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    116.6 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    18.2 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta

    2278 ft · 60 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest

    1024 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street Southwest

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    2546 ft · 57 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and Atlanta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
117 mi · 49%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 27%
I 75 North
18.2 mi · 8%
Harris Street
13.9 mi · 6%
South Green Street
12.5 mi · 5%
Quitman Highway
7.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
207.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Unadilla
01h 55m from Boston
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Boston and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Atlanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boston to Atlanta?

The road trip is about 239.8 miles (385.9 km) and usually takes 03h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Unadilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.7 miles from Boston and 120 miles from Atlanta.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.51 one way or $67.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Boston and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Atlanta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 207.28 mi (333.59 km).

Boston

#1 Boston

City in Thomas County, Georgia, United States

Population1,313
Coordinates30.7918600, -83.7898900
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Atlanta

#2 Atlanta

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Population512,550
Coordinates33.7490000, -84.3879800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-83.790042, 30.791878)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 386 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.46 gal
32.03 L · about $33.51
Round trip
$67.02
16.92 gal · 64.06 L
Estimated CO2
75.2 kg one way
Round trip: 150.4 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.51 $67.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.47 $74.94
Premium $4.78 $40.42 $80.84
Diesel $5.62 $47.58 $95.16

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston and Atlanta. The current time is 14:09:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.