How far is Boston, MA from East Boston, NY?
The driving distance from Boston, MA to East Boston, NY is about 291.5 miles (469.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 246.6 miles (396.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in the Town of Nassau, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Heavy Rain
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and East Boston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston and East Boston.
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Start on Tremont Street
1.2 km · 3 min · Tremont Street
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Continue on Tremont Street
92 m · 15 sec · Tremont Street
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Continue on Tremont Street
147 m · 21 sec · Tremont Street
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Turn right onto Marginal Road
96 m · 13 sec · Marginal Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll West
753 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
54.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
78.8 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Continue on New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
24.2 mi · 28 min · New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany, Buffalo
2669 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
13.5 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
113.7 mi · 2 hr 11 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Canastota, Chittenango
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
107 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto North Peterboro Street
2634 ft · 1 min · North Peterboro Street
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Turn right onto Chapel Street
1243 ft · 51 sec · Chapel Street
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Turn straight onto New Boston Street
1.4 km · 2 min · New Boston Street
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Continue on New Boston Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · New Boston Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New Boston Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and East Boston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
114 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Heavy Rain leaving Boston and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near East Boston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boston to East Boston?
The road trip is about 291.5 miles (469.2 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?
East Nassau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.3 miles from Boston and 146.3 miles from East Boston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 246.6 miles (396.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:24 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.78 one way or $85.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Heavy Rain around Boston and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near East Boston.
Stop Ideas Near East Nassau
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 East Nassau.
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Albany–Rensselaer
Hudson
Schenectady
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boston and East Boston. Straight-line distance: 246.6 mi (396.87 km).
#1 Boston
The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.
| Population | 691,531 |
| Coordinates | 42.3584300, -71.0597700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Boston
East Boston is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.0834000, -75.8174100 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Boston (-75.81741, 43.0834)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 469 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $4.16 | $42.78 | $85.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $49.58 | $99.15 |
| Premium | $5.24 | $53.92 | $107.84 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $64.98 | $129.96 |
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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