How far is Troy, MI from Boston, MI?
The driving distance from Troy, MI to Boston, MI is about 475.9 miles (765.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 266.8 miles (429.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 09h 51m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Mackinac County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Troy and Boston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy and Boston.
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Start on North Dickinson Avenue
41 m · 9 sec · North Dickinson Avenue
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Turn left onto West 13 Mile Road
5.1 mi · 12 min · West 13 Mile Road
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Continue on Cleveland Drive West
3.6 mi · 9 min · Cleveland Drive West
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Continue on West Main Street
1368 ft · 43 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Bingham Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Bingham Avenue
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Keep slight right
615 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on West 15 Mile Road
2246 ft · 1 min · West 15 Mile Road
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Turn left onto North Woodbridge Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · North Woodbridge Avenue
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Continue on South M 37
5.2 mi · 7 min · South M 37
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Continue on Michigan Avenue
3229 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
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Continue on South M 37
1330 ft · 40 sec · South M 37
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Turn right onto East Washington
16.5 mi · 23 min · East Washington
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Take the exit left toward US 131 North
2278 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
26.7 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 55 East: Lake City
2181 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto East M-55 Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · East M-55 Highway
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Continue on West Watergate Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · West Watergate Road
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Continue on West Blue Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Blue Road
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Turn left onto South Morey Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · South Morey Road
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Continue on Lakeshore Drive
1149 ft · 19 sec · Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on South Shore Drive
688 ft · 12 sec · South Shore Drive
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Continue on Lake Shore Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Drive
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Continue on Main Street
2727 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Houghton Lake Road
17.9 mi · 24 min · West Houghton Lake Road
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Continue on West Lake City Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Lake City Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 127 North: Grayling
1855 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 18 min
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Merge slight right
94.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US-2 West
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Turn right
17.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn sharp left onto M-28
35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on Cedar Street
836 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Munising
59 m · 11 sec · East Munising
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Exit the roundabout onto East Munising
2.2 mi · 5 min · East Munising
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Continue on M-28
35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on Cherry Creek Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cherry Creek Road
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Turn right onto County Road 480
12.5 mi · 19 min · County Road 480
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Continue on Rail Street
1945 ft · 36 sec · Rail Street
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Turn right onto Division Street
153 m · 11 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
134 m · 13 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Teal Lake Avenue
2772 ft · 53 sec · North Teal Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto US Highway 41
2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 41
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
25 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.4 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
27 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
85.2 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Turn left onto Front Street
1176 ft · 35 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Reservation Street
156 m · 13 sec · Reservation Street
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Turn left onto East White Street
2806 ft · 1 min · East White Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lincoln Drive
1460 ft · 28 sec · North Lincoln Drive
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Continue on US-41
2.2 mi · 3 min · US-41
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Turn left onto Highway Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Highway Road
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Continue on Boston Road
3033 ft · 1 min · 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 Troy and Boston.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 127 North
Merge slight right
94.2 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Troy and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Boston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Troy to Boston?
The road trip is about 475.9 miles (765.9 km) and usually takes 09h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brevort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 237.6 miles from Troy and 238.2 miles from Boston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 266.8 miles (429.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 209.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $80.04 one way or $160.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 149.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Troy and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Boston.
Stop Ideas Near Brevort
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 Brevort.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Boston. Straight-line distance: 266.75 mi (429.3 km).
#1 Troy
The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 83,589 |
| Coordinates | 43.7430700, -86.0192300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boston
Township in Ionia County, Michigan
| Population | 5,825 |
| Coordinates | 47.1796500, -88.5292900 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boston (-88.52929, 47.17965)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 766 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 56m |
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 | $4.77 | $80.04 | $160.08 |
| Mid-grade | $5.32 | $89.32 | $178.65 |
| Premium | $5.92 | $99.40 | $198.79 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $108.63 | $217.26 |
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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