Distance from Detroit to South Boston (United States)

The distance between Detroit, Michigan and South Boston, Massachusetts is 988 kilometers (614 miles).

Detroit, Michigan, United States

South Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Detroit is located in the Midwest of the United States, while South Boston is situated in the northeastern region, requiring travel across several states. The straight-line distance between them is 988 kilometers, heading east.

Detroit is situated at an altitude of 192 meters above sea level, while South Boston is at only 20 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Detroit to South Boston covers approximately 1150 km, passing through major highways such as I-90 and I-80, crossing states like Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Niagara Falls, Erie Canal, Finger Lakes, Boston Common.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Detroit to South Boston crosses diverse landscapes, including the Great Lakes and Appalachian Mountains.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild weather and blooming landscapes or in autumn to enjoy the vibrant fall foliage.

Climate

South Boston generally experiences cooler temperatures and more precipitation compared to Detroit, especially in winter.

Accessibility

South Boston offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Detroit, supporting visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 14-16 hours
Car 10-12 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
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Detroit, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Detroit

Coordinates: 42.3314° N 83.0458° W

Elevation: 192 m (630 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Detroit City Airport (DET)
  • Windsor Airport (YQG)
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
  • Selfridge Air National Guard Base (MTC)
  • Willow Run Airport (YIP)
South Boston, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 42.3334° N 71.0495° W

Elevation: 20 m (66 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Logan International Airport (BOS)
  • Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD)
  • Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED)
  • Beverly Municipal Airport (BVY)
  • Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM)

Other distances from Detroit

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Detroit to New York City 775 km
From Detroit to Los Angeles 3,192 km
From Detroit to Chicago 385 km
From Detroit to Houston 1,778 km
From Detroit to Phoenix 2,721 km

Other distances from South Boston

Distances between cities Kilometers
From South Boston to New York City 305 km
From South Boston to Los Angeles 4,180 km
From South Boston to Chicago 1,372 km
From South Boston to Houston 2,583 km
From South Boston to Phoenix 3,702 km

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