How far is Boston, MI from Detroit, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Boston and Detroit is 429.42 miles (691.08 km).
Flight distance from Boston, MI to Detroit, MI is 429.42 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 07 minutes.
It takes 01 hours 01 minutes to travel from Boston to Detroit with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Boston, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 561.29 miles (903.31 km) by car.
Driving from Boston to Detroit will take approximately 08 hours 50 minutes.
#1 Boston
Township in Ionia County, Michigan
| Population | 5825 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 47°10'47"N 88°31'45"W |
| Latitude | 47.1796500 |
| Longitude | -88.5292900 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Detroit
The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area. It is located on the Detroit River in southeastern Michigan. Detroit was once a major center for the automobile industry, but it has struggled in recent years.
| Population | 665369 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°19'53"N 83°2'45"W |
| Latitude | 42.3314300 |
| Longitude | -83.0457500 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Detroit: Cadillac Square (-83.04575,42.331399)
Estimated Travel Time Between Boston and Detroit
The distance between Boston and Detroit is 903 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 10 hours 02 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Boston and Detroit. The current time is 12:34:01.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18 hours 42 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14 hours 01 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11 hours 13 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09 hours 21 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08 hours 01 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 07 hours 29 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 07 hours 00 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 74.97 liters (19.81 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Boston and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Boston to Detroit is $66.45 (diesel $85.29).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $66.45 | $76.35 | $86.18 | $85.29 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Michigan ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.355 (Diesel $4.306) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Boston and Detroit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
