Distance from Washington to Boston (United States)

The distance between Washington, District of Columbia and Boston, Massachusetts is 635 kilometers (395 miles).

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Washington and Boston are located on the eastern seaboard of the United States, connected by various transportation options, with both cities being significant historical and cultural centers. The straight-line distance between them is 635 kilometers, heading northeast.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Washington at 6 meters above sea level and Boston at 38 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Washington to Boston follows I-95 N through major cities like Baltimore and New York, passing through diverse landscapes and urban areas, offering a scenic drive along the East Coast.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Baltimore Inner Harbor, Philadelphia, New York City skyline, Mystic Seaport.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Washington to Boston traverses urban and coastal regions, highlighting landmarks like the Liberty Bell and the Statue of Liberty.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall offer pleasant travel conditions to Boston, with mild temperatures and fewer tourists, making these seasons ideal for visiting.

Climate

Boston generally experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to Washington, with more pronounced seasonal changes.

Accessibility

Boston offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Washington, enhancing mobility for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 8-10 hours
Car 6-8 hours
Helicopter 3-4 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Washington, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 38.8951° N 77.0364° W

Elevation: 6 m (20 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
  • Joint Base Andrews (ADW)
  • Davison Army Air Field (DAA)
  • Tipton Airport (FME)
  • Montgomery County Airpark (GAI)
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 Washington

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Washington to New York City 329 km
From Washington to Los Angeles 3,700 km
From Washington to Chicago 958 km
From Washington to Houston 1,962 km
From Washington to Phoenix 3,189 km

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

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