Distance from Washington to South Boston (United States)

The distance between Washington, District of Columbia and South Boston, Massachusetts is 634 kilometers (394 miles).

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

South Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Washington, D.C. and South Boston, Massachusetts are located in the northeastern United States, with Washington, D.C. being the nation's capital and South Boston a neighborhood in Boston. The straight-line distance between them is 634 kilometers, heading northeast.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Washington at 6 meters above sea level and South Boston at 20 meters.

Driving route

The drive from Washington, D.C. to South Boston involves taking I-95 N through Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York City, then I-93 N into Boston, passing through major urban centers and scenic areas.

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

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Washington, D.C. to South Boston crosses urban landscapes, with landmarks like the Liberty Bell and New York City skyline.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild weather and fewer tourists, or in fall for vibrant foliage and cultural events in Boston.

Climate

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

Accessibility

South Boston offers extensive public transportation and pedestrian-friendly areas, similar to Washington, D.C., enhancing visitor accessibility.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 10-12 hours
Car 8-10 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)
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 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 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

Cities within similar distances

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

From To Distance (kilometers)
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