How far is Boston, MA from Texas, TX?
The driving distance from Boston, MA to Texas, TX is about 1967.3 miles (3166 km), with a travel time of about 36h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1727.1 miles (2779.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 73h 52m 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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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 36h 56m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and Texas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston and Texas.
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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 right to continue on I 95 South, to I 678 South: Cross Bronx Expressway, George Washington Bridge, Newark, Whitestone Bridge
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
3214 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
1858 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike
2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight left
2790 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7.2 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 West, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport
1329 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
115 m · 5 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton
885 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
49.2 mi · 57 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Continue on Interstate 78 Toll Bridge
23.4 mi · 29 min · Interstate 78 Toll Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Harrisburg
53.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
259.1 mi · 4 hr 52 min
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Keep slight left
117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
148.2 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
2263 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock
680 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Little Rock
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left
128.5 mi · 2 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West: Texarkana
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East Belt Freeway
9.8 mi · 11 min · East Belt Freeway
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
291.2 mi · 4 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E: Denton, Waco
3065 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
607 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
67 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
1915 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Cleburne, Kiest Boulevard
566 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Marvin D Love Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway
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Continue on East S G Alexander Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · East S G Alexander Freeway
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Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway
2990 ft · 36 sec · West S G Alexander Freeway
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Continue on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
61.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min · North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
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Continue on Southwest Big Bend Trail
28.8 mi · 33 min · Southwest Big Bend Trail
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Continue on Glen Rose Road
2221 ft · 31 sec · Glen Rose Road
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Turn left onto East South Loop
2.4 mi · 4 min · East South Loop
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Continue on West Washington Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street
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Continue on South US Highway 377
7.5 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 377
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Continue on Dublin Bypass
4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass
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Continue on Southwest US Highway 377
2.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest US Highway 377
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Continue on US Highway 67
15.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on East Central Avenue
2.9 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 67
19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on Early Boulevard
4.5 mi · 5 min · Early Boulevard
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Continue on East Commerce Street
2819 ft · 44 sec · East Commerce Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 377 South
36.3 mi · 54 min · US Highway 377 South
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Turn left onto CR 472
1.1 mi · 4 min · CR 472
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Turn left onto County Road 476
1.3 mi · 5 min · County Road 476
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 476
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and Texas.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East Belt Freeway
Continue straight
291 mi · 04h 58m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Boston and Mostly Sunny near Texas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boston to Texas?
The road trip is about 1967.3 miles (3166 km) and usually takes 36h 56m 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?
Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 970.5 miles from Boston and 996.7 miles from Texas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1727.1 miles (2779.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 240.2 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 $299.48 one way or $598.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 616.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Boston and Texas, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Boston and Mostly Sunny near Texas.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Texas. Straight-line distance: 1727.13 mi (2779.55 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 Texas
This southern US state shares a border with Mexico, and its major cities include Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, and the capital, Austin.
| Population | 29,360,759 |
| Coordinates | 31.2504400, -99.2506100 |
| Altitude | 559 |
| Country | United States |
End: Texas (-99.25061, 31.25044)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 65h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 49h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 39h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 32h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 28h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 24h 32m |
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 | $4.31 | $299.48 | $598.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $343.42 | $686.84 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $371.81 | $743.63 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $439.57 | $879.13 |
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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