Distance from Boston to Detroit by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Boston (MA) to Detroit (MI) is 612 miles or 985 kilometers or 532 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Boston to Detroit is 705 miles (1136 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 93 miles or 151 km.

Flight distance from Boston, MA to Detroit, MI in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Boston and Detroit is 612 miles or 985 km.
The nearest airport to Boston, is Logan International Airport (BOS) and the nearest airport to Detroit, is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).

What is the average flight time from Boston to Detroit?

Flight time from Boston, MA to Detroit, MI is 1 hours 24 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Boston to Detroit Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Boston, MA to Detroit, MI

The driving distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Detroit, Michigan is 705 miles or 1136 km.
The total driving distance from Boston, MA to Detroit, MI is 705 miles or 1136 kilometers. Your trip begins in Boston, Massachusetts. It ends in Detroit, Michigan.
The driving distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Detroit, Michigan is approximately 705 miles (1136 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 14 to 15 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Boston, MA to Detroit, MI

How long is the drive from Boston, MA to Detroit, MI?
The total driving time is 14 hours, 3 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Boston to Detroit take?
Boston and Detroit are 14 hours 3 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 Detroit

Time difference between Boston (MA) and Detroit (MI) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in BostonCurrent local time in Detroit
2025-12-18, 02:50:25 EST2025-12-18, 02:50:25 EST
How Far is it Between Boston Massachusetts, USA and Detroit Michigan, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 705 mi 1136 km 612.22 nmi
Straight line distance 612 mi 985 km 532 nmi
Difference 93 mi 151 km 80 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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Detroit Details

Detroit is located in Michigan, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 42° 19' 53.1'' Longitude: W 83° 2' 44.7''
Latitude42.33143
Longitude-83.04575
StateMichigan
Nearest airports to Detroit

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Boston, MA and Detroit, MI
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 23 hours 40 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 17 hours 45 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 15 hours 46 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 14 hours 12 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 12 hours 54 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 11 hours 50 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 10 hours 55 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 10 hours 8 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 9 hours 28 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 8 hours 52 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 8 hours 21 minutes