Distance from New York City to Boston (United States)

The distance between New York City, New York and Boston, Massachusetts is 306 kilometers (190 miles).

New York City, New York, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

New York City and Boston are located in the northeastern United States, connected by various transportation options, with both cities being major urban centers in their respective states. The straight-line distance between them is 306 kilometers, heading northeast.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with New York City at 57 meters above sea level and Boston at 38 meters.

Driving route

The car route from New York City to Boston follows the I-95 N highway, passing through Connecticut and Rhode Island, offering a scenic drive through the New England region with urban and coastal views.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Yale University, Mystic Seaport, Providence, Freedom Trail.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from New York City to Boston crosses urban landscapes, coastal areas, and historic sites, with landmarks like Yale University and the Freedom Trail.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall for mild weather and fewer tourists, or winter for holiday events and activities in Boston.

Climate

Boston generally experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to New York City, with more snowfall during the winter months.

Accessibility

Boston offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to New York City, making it convenient for visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 14-16 hours
Motorcycle 5-6 hours
Car 4-5 hours
Helicopter 1-2 hours
Airplane 20-30 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
New York City, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 40.7143° N 74.006° W

Elevation: 57 m (187 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport (JRB)
  • West 30th St. Heliport (JRA)
  • La Guardia Airport (LGA)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
  • Teterboro Airport (TEB)
Boston, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 42.3584° N 71.0598° W

Elevation: 38 m (125 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 Boston

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Boston to New York City 306 km
From Boston to Los Angeles 4,179 km
From Boston to Chicago 1,371 km
From Boston to Houston 2,583 km
From Boston to Phoenix 3,701 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between New York City and Boston.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Brooklyn, United States South Boston, United States 306 km
London, United Kingdom Preston, United Kingdom 306 km
Houston, United States San Antonio, United States 306 km
León de los Aldama, Mexico Ciudad López Mateos, Mexico 307 km
Oklahoma City, United States Arlington, United States 305 km
Brampton, Canada Detroit, United States 307 km
New York City, United States South Boston, United States 305 km
Boston, United States Brooklyn, United States 307 km
Oklahoma City, United States Dallas, United States 305 km
León de los Aldama, Mexico Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico 305 km
Fort Worth, United States Oklahoma City, United States 305 km
Iztapalapa, Mexico Veracruz, Mexico 307 km
Dublin, Ireland Birmingham, United Kingdom 308 km
Los Angeles, United States Mexicali, Mexico 304 km
Mississauga, Canada Detroit, United States 309 km
Toronto, Canada Cleveland, United States 309 km
Valencia, Spain Barcelona, Spain 303 km
Valencia, Spain Madrid, Spain 303 km

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