Distance from Boston to Arlington by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Boston (MA) to Arlington (VA) is 397 miles or 638 kilometers or 345 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Boston to Arlington is 441 miles (711 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 44 miles or 73 km.

Flight distance from Boston, MA to Arlington, VA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Boston and Arlington is 397 miles or 638 km.
The nearest airport to Boston, is Logan International Airport (BOS) and the nearest airport to Arlington, is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

What is the average flight time from Boston to Arlington?

Flight time from Boston, MA to Arlington, VA is 0 hours 54 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Boston to Arlington Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Boston, MA and Arlington, VA
This map shows the distance from Boston, MA, Usa to Arlington, VA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Boston, Massachusetts to Arlington, Virginia is displayed below.

Driving distance from Boston, MA to Arlington, VA

The driving distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Arlington, Virginia is 441 miles or 711 km.
The total driving distance from Boston, MA to Arlington, VA is 441 miles or 711 kilometers. Your trip begins in Boston, Massachusetts. It ends in Arlington, Virginia.
The driving distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Arlington, Virginia is approximately 441 miles (711 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 9 to 10 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Boston, MA to Arlington, VA

How long is the drive from Boston, MA to Arlington, VA?
The total driving time is 9 hours, 10 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Boston to Arlington take?
Boston and Arlington are 9 hours 10 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Boston and Arlington

Time difference between Boston (MA) and Arlington (VA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in BostonCurrent local time in Arlington
2025-12-19, 03:45:33 EST2025-12-19, 03:45:33 EST
How Far is it Between Boston Massachusetts, USA and Arlington Virginia, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Boston, MA and Arlington, VA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 441 mi 711 km 382.96 nmi
Straight line distance 397 mi 638 km 345 nmi
Difference 44 mi 73 km 37 nmi

Boston Details

Boston is located in Massachusetts, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 42° 21' 30.3'' Longitude: W 71° 3' 35.2''
Latitude42.35843
Longitude-71.05977
StateMassachusetts
Nearest airports to Boston

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Arlington Details

Arlington is located in Virginia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 53' 25.4'' Longitude: W 77° 5' 2.9''
Latitude38.89039
Longitude-77.08414
StateVirginia
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Boston, MA and Arlington, VA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 14 hours 48 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 11 hours 6 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 9 hours 52 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 8 hours 53 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 8 hours 4 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 7 hours 24 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 6 hours 50 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 6 hours 20 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 5 hours 55 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 5 hours 33 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 5 hours 13 minutes