How far is New York, NY from Boston, MA?
The driving distance from New York, NY to Boston, MA is about 283.8 miles (456.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.8 miles (369.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Columbia County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York and Boston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York and Boston.
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Start on the route
130 m · 34 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 26
3.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 26
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At the end of the road, turn right
772 ft · 17 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 26
1.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26
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Turn right onto Seneca Turnpike
5.7 mi · 8 min · Seneca Turnpike
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Turn sharp left
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Cider Street
750 ft · 20 sec · Cider Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 90
920 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
1658 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
94.2 mi · 1 hr 49 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
14.6 mi · 17 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Massachusetts Turnpike, Boston
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
24 mi · 28 min · New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
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Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
134.2 mi · 2 hr 37 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
156 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on South Station
1718 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Kneeland Street
525 ft · 22 sec · Kneeland Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Summer Street
25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street
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Turn right onto Devonshire Street
687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Arch Street
141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street
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Turn left onto Milk Street
84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street
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Continue on Washington Street
737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Court Street
144 m · 20 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Tremont Street
102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York and Boston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
134 mi · 02h 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New York and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Boston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York to Boston?
The road trip is about 283.8 miles (456.7 km) and usually takes 05h 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?
Canaan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.7 miles from New York and 142.1 miles from Boston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.8 miles (369.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 5:38 AM EDT.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around New York and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Boston.
Stop Ideas Near Canaan
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 Canaan.
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Hudson
Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York and Boston. Straight-line distance: 229.83 mi (369.87 km).
#1 New York
Located in the northeastern United States, it is home to New York City, Albany, and Buffalo.
| Population | 19,336,776 |
| Coordinates | 43.0003500, -75.4999000 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 457 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |