How far is Rabbit Bay, MI from Boston, MI?
The driving distance from Rabbit Bay, MI to Boston, MI is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rabbit Bay and Boston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rabbit Bay and Boston.
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Start on Rabbit Beach Road
56 m · 15 sec · Rabbit Beach Road
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Turn left onto Rabbit Bay Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Rabbit Bay Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Jacobsville Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Jacobsville Road
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Turn right onto Bootjack Road
7.5 mi · 13 min · Bootjack Road
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Continue on 9th Street
2622 ft · 54 sec · 9th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Calumet Street
79 m · 14 sec · Calumet Street
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Turn left onto 10th Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · 10th Street
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Turn left onto Rockland Street
979 ft · 48 sec · Rockland Street
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Turn left onto County Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road
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Continue on US-41
4 mi · 5 min · US-41
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Turn right onto Boston Location Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Boston Location Road
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Turn right onto Boston Road
14 m · 1 sec · Boston Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boston Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rabbit Bay and Boston.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Bootjack Road
Turn right onto Bootjack Road
7.49 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Rabbit Bay and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Boston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rabbit Bay to Boston?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Linden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Rabbit Bay and 12.1 miles from Boston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Rabbit Bay and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Boston.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Linden
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 Lake Linden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rabbit Bay and Boston. Straight-line distance: 11.45 mi (18.43 km).
#1 Rabbit Bay
Rabbit Bay is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.0635400, -88.3554000 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boston
Township in Ionia County, Michigan
| Population | 5,825 |
| Coordinates | 47.1796500, -88.5292900 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highway Road (-88.529208, 47.179607)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.77 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
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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