How far is Boston, MI from Flint, MI?
The driving distance from Boston, MI to Flint, MI is about 495.6 miles (797.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 372.2 miles (599 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 57m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Mackinac County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and Flint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston and Flint.
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Start on Boston Road
3033 ft · 1 min · Boston Road
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Continue on Highway Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Highway Road
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Merge slight left onto US-41
2.2 mi · 3 min · US-41
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Continue on North Lincoln Drive
2100 ft · 51 sec · North Lincoln Drive
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Turn left onto Scott Street
1798 ft · 1 min · Scott Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hancock Street
3211 ft · 2 min · Hancock Street
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Merge slight left onto Front Street
936 ft · 27 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Houghton-Hancock Lift Bridge
1836 ft · 1 min · Houghton-Hancock Lift Bridge
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Turn left onto US 41 South
84 m · 9 sec · US 41 South
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Continue on West Montezuma Avenue
1 km · 2 min · West Montezuma Avenue
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Merge slight left onto College Avenue
2195 ft · 1 min · College Avenue
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Continue on Townsend Drive
84 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Townsend Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary
1.4 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palms Avenue
29 m · 6 sec · Palms Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Palms Avenue
10.2 mi · 14 min · Palms Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US-41/M-28
35 m · 7 sec · US-41/M-28
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Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28
2883 ft · 45 sec · US-41/M-28
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US-41/M-28
31 m · 6 sec · US-41/M-28
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Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28
1.6 mi · 2 min · US-41/M-28
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Continue on Marquette Bypass
1 mi · 1 min · Marquette Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marquette Bypass
33 m · 6 sec · Marquette Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass
882 ft · 15 sec · Marquette Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marquette Bypass
33 m · 1 sec · Marquette Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass
2760 ft · 52 sec · Marquette Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
125 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Front Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Front Street
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Continue on US-41/M-28
1.6 mi · 3 min · US-41/M-28
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Turn left onto M-28
35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on West Munising Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Munising Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Cedar Street
838 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street
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Continue on M-28
35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Turn sharp right
17.3 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
65.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway
10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 21
1294 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Chavez Drive
1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive
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Turn right onto East Court Street
1317 ft · 32 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
28 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 Flint.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Boston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boston to Flint?
The road trip is about 495.6 miles (797.6 km) and usually takes 07h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brevort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 247.5 miles from Boston and 248.1 miles from Flint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 372.2 miles (599 km), while the road route adds roughly 123.4 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.95 one way or $131.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 155.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Boston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.
Stop Ideas Near Brevort
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brevort.
St. Ignace, Michigan
Mackinaw City, Michigan
Pellston, Michigan
Cheboygan, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Flint. Straight-line distance: 372.23 mi (599.04 km).
#1 Boston
Township in Ionia County, Michigan
| Population | 5,825 |
| Coordinates | 47.1796500, -88.5292900 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 798 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 10m |
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 | $3.77 | $65.95 | $131.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $74.38 | $148.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $81.40 | $162.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $92.77 | $185.53 |
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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