How far is Boston, MA from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from Boston, MA to New York City, NY is about 214.1 miles (344.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190 miles (305.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 21m 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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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 04h 40m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston and New York City.
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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 right to continue on Wilbur Cross Highway
33.6 mi · 40 min · Wilbur Cross Highway
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Keep slight right
8 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South: New York City
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven, New York City
3154 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
16.5 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South
1825 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 South
133 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
29.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 8, CT 108: Bridgeport, Waterbury
1242 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South, CT 108 South: Bridgeport
2228 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 8 South: Bridgeport
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: New York City
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
29.3 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on New England Thruway
14.3 mi · 20 min · New England Thruway
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Continue on Bruckner Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Bruckner Expressway
3150 ft · 54 sec · Bruckner Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bruckner Expressway
5.2 mi · 8 min · Bruckner Expressway
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
955 ft · 20 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, FDR Drive
1700 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1857 ft · 42 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on Franklin D. Roosevelt River Drive South
2397 ft · 1 min
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Continue on FDR Drive
7.9 mi · 15 min · FDR Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Civic Center, New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital, Pace University
67 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right
543 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place
81 m · 15 sec · Robert F. Wagner Sr. Place
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Turn right onto Pearl Street
104 m · 17 sec · Pearl Street
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Continue on Saint James Place
1036 ft · 55 sec · Saint James Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Worth Street
2071 ft · 2 min · Worth Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
838 ft · 42 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and New York City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
54.8 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Boston and Sunny near New York City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boston to New York City?
The road trip is about 214.1 miles (344.5 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?
Rocky Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.9 miles from Boston and 107.1 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190 miles (305.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 7:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.60 one way or $65.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny around Boston and Sunny near New York City.
Stop Ideas Near Rocky Hill
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 Rocky Hill.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boston and New York City. Straight-line distance: 190.04 mi (305.84 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 New York City
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
| Population | 8,398,748 |
| Coordinates | 40.7142700, -74.0059700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: New York City (-74.00597, 40.71427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $3.89 | $32.60 | $65.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $36.85 | $73.69 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $40.22 | $80.43 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $37.61 | $75.22 |
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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