How far is Boston, MI from Rabbit Bay, MI?

The driving distance from Boston, MI to Rabbit Bay, MI is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.13 mi
00h 41m
Flight
11.45 mi
18.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.45 mi
Kilometers
18.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.13 mi
Kilometers
38.84 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rabbit Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 2:07 AM EDT
Return by in Boston
Sat, Apr 18, 2:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-04-18T01:26
Arrive Rabbit Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 2:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Boston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lake Linden
MI

Village in Michigan

From Boston
12.1 mi
00h 20m
To Rabbit Bay
12.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Saturday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
38°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boston and Rabbit Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on Boston Road

    14 m · 7 sec · Boston Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Boston Location Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Boston Location Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US-41

    4 mi · 5 min · US-41

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Rockland Street

    979 ft · 45 sec · Rockland Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lake Linden Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Lake Linden Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Calumet Street

    79 m · 14 sec · Calumet Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    2622 ft · 52 sec · 9th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Bootjack Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · Bootjack Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jacobsville Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Jacobsville Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Rabbit Bay Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Rabbit Bay Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Rabbit Beach Road

    56 m · 8 sec · Rabbit Beach Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rabbit Beach Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bootjack Road
7.49 mi · 31%
US-41
3.99 mi · 17%
Lake Linden Avenue
3.79 mi · 16%
Jacobsville Road
3.09 mi · 13%
Rabbit Bay Road
2.75 mi · 11%
County Road
1.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Bootjack Road

Continue on Bootjack Road

7.49 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Linden
00h 20m from Boston
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Boston and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Rabbit Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boston to Rabbit Bay?

The road trip is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake Linden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Boston and 12.1 miles from Rabbit Bay.

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

The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Boston and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Rabbit Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Linden

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Linden, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Linden.

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Houghton, Michigan

14 mi away
Townsend Drive and Hubbell Street
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Hancock, MI

15 mi away
125 Quincy Street
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L'Anse, MI

49 mi away
102 North Main Street
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Marquette, Michigan

101 mi away
1325 Commerce Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Rabbit Bay. Straight-line distance: 11.45 mi (18.43 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Boston

Township in Ionia County, Michigan

Population5,825
Coordinates47.1796500, -88.5292900
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rabbit Bay

Rabbit Bay is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.0635400, -88.3554000
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-88.52929, 47.17965)
End: Rabbit Bay (-88.3554, 47.06354)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.22 L · about $3.21
Round trip
$6.41
1.7 gal · 6.44 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.21 $6.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.62 $7.23
Premium $4.65 $3.96 $7.91
Diesel $5.30 $4.51 $9.02

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 Michigan · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston and Rabbit Bay. The current time is 01:26:03.

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.