How far is Cincinnati, OH from Boston, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Boston, OH is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Boston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Boston.
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Start on Ohio Avenue
30 m · 6 sec · Ohio Avenue
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Turn right onto West McMillan Avenue
876 ft · 27 sec · West McMillan Avenue
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Continue on East McMillan Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East McMillan Street
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Take the ramp left
1755 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
28.8 mi · 35 min · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
1484 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
157 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Middleboro Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road
103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
1495 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
63.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
634 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 East
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
11.2 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling
1011 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling
2290 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
84 mi · 1 hr 31 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 513: Quaker City
1830 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Batesville Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · Batesville Road
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
154 m · 12 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto South Street
940 ft · 19 sec · South Street
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Continue on Smith Avenue
823 ft · 17 sec · Smith Avenue
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Turn right onto Leatherwood Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Leatherwood Road
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Turn right
48 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Underpass Road
148 m · 21 sec · Underpass Road
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Continue on Green Valley Road
2614 ft · 2 min · Green Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Seneca Lake Road
2303 ft · 46 sec · Seneca Lake Road
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Turn slight left onto Barnesville Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · Barnesville Street
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Turn slight left onto Beaver Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Beaver Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.7 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Rock River Road
25 m · 4 sec · Rock River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rock River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Boston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Freeway
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
84 mi · 01h 31m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cincinnati and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Boston?
The road trip is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?
Obetz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.8 miles from Cincinnati and 108.1 miles from Boston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 8:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.23 one way or $56.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cincinnati and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boston.
Stop Ideas Near Obetz
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 Obetz.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Boston. Straight-line distance: 184.41 mi (296.78 km).
#1 Cincinnati
The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.
| Population | 304,548 |
| Coordinates | 39.1271100, -84.5143900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boston
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,277 |
| Coordinates | 39.8881300, -81.1984400 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boston (-81.19844, 39.88813)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $3.71 | $28.23 | $56.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $32.32 | $64.65 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $36.50 | $73.00 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $32.80 | $65.59 |
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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