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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
283.8 mi
05h 40m
Flight
229.83 mi
369.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.83 mi
Kilometers
369.87 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.8 mi
Kilometers
456.73 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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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 05h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Tue, Oct 13, 5:16 PM EDT
Return by in New York
Tue, Oct 13, 10:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New York
2026-10-13T11:35
Arrive Boston
Tue, Oct 13, 5:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New York
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Canaan
NY

City in Columbia County, New York, United States of America

From New York
141.7 mi
02h 50m
To Boston
142.1 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph S
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    130 m · 34 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    3.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 26

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    772 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    1.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Seneca Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Seneca Turnpike

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cider Street

    750 ft · 20 sec · Cider Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 90

    920 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1658 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    94.2 mi · 1 hr 49 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Massachusetts Turnpike, Boston

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector

    24 mi · 28 min · New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector

  14. 14

    Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    134.2 mi · 2 hr 37 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy

    156 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    1718 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Kneeland Street

    525 ft · 22 sec · Kneeland Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Summer Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Court Street

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  27. 27

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
135 mi · 48%
New York State Thruway
109 mi · 38%
New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
24 mi · 8%
Seneca Turnpike
5.68 mi · 2%
State Highway 26
4.94 mi · 2%
South Station
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54 mi
229.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canaan
02h 50m from New York
Leave By
5:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Canaan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canaan.

RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

16 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

34 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

35 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

60 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New York and Boston. Straight-line distance: 229.83 mi (369.87 km).

New York

#1 New York

Located in the northeastern United States, it is home to New York City, Albany, and Buffalo.

Population19,336,776
Coordinates43.0003500, -75.4999000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Boston

#2 Boston

The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.

Population691,531
Coordinates42.3584300, -71.0597700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: New York (-75.4999, 43.00035)
End: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 457 km by road

SpeedTime
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
There is no time difference between New York and Boston. The current time is 11:35:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.