How far is Cleveland, OH from Boston, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Boston, OH is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.3 miles (184 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Boston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Boston.
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Start on Frankfort Avenue
48 m · 12 sec · Frankfort Avenue
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
103 m · 17 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Superior Avenue
96 m · 15 sec · West Superior Avenue
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Turn right onto West Roadway
153 m · 23 sec · West Roadway
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Turn right onto Ontario Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Ontario Street
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Continue on Orange Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Orange Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 77 South, I 490: Akron
1103 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
26 mi · 32 min · Willow Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21
28.7 mi · 35 min · State Route 21
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Turn straight
9.8 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit right
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
34.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Old Washington, Cambridge
924 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left
63 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto East Pike Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · East Pike Road
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Turn sharp right onto Leatherwood Road
11.4 mi · 20 min · Leatherwood Road
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Turn slight right onto Washington Street
628 ft · 18 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1713 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Leatherwood Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Leatherwood Road
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Continue on 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 Cleveland 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.
State Route 21
Keep slight left
34.8 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cleveland 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 Cleveland to Boston?
The road trip is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Strasburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Cleveland and 69.2 miles from Boston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.3 miles (184 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 10:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.08 one way or $36.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cleveland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boston.
Stop Ideas Near Strasburg
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 Strasburg.
Alliance
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Boston. Straight-line distance: 114.34 mi (184.01 km).
#1 Cleveland
The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.
| Population | 378,589 |
| Coordinates | 41.4995000, -81.6954100 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| 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: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.08 | $36.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $20.70 | $41.40 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $23.38 | $46.75 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $21.00 | $42.01 |
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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