Distance from Boston to Manhattan by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Boston (MA) to Manhattan (NY) is 189 miles or 305 kilometers or 165 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Boston to Manhattan is 210 miles (339 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 21 miles or 34 km.

Flight distance from Boston, MA to Manhattan, NY in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Boston and Manhattan is 189 miles or 305 km.
The nearest airport to Boston, is Logan International Airport (BOS) and the nearest airport to Manhattan, is La Guardia Airport (LGA).

What is the average flight time from Boston to Manhattan?

Flight time from Boston, MA to Manhattan, NY is 0 hours 26 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Boston to Manhattan Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Boston, MA to Manhattan, NY

The driving distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Manhattan, New York is 210 miles or 339 km.
The total driving distance from Boston, MA to Manhattan, NY is 210 miles or 339 kilometers. Your trip begins in Boston, Massachusetts. It ends in Manhattan, New York.
The driving distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Manhattan, New York is approximately 210 miles (339 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 4 to 5 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Boston, MA to Manhattan, NY

How long is the drive from Boston, MA to Manhattan, NY?
The total driving time is 4 hours, 36 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Boston to Manhattan take?
Boston and Manhattan are 4 hours 36 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 Manhattan

Time difference between Boston (MA) and Manhattan (NY) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in BostonCurrent local time in Manhattan
2025-12-19, 04:28:21 EST2025-12-19, 04:28:21 EST
How Far is it Between Boston Massachusetts, USA and Manhattan New York, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 210 mi 339 km 182.36 nmi
Straight line distance 189 mi 305 km 165 nmi
Difference 21 mi 34 km 17 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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Manhattan Details

Manhattan is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 43' 42'' Longitude: W 73° 59' 39''
Latitude40.72833
Longitude-73.99417
StateNew York
Nearest airports to Manhattan

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Boston, MA and Manhattan, NY
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 7 hours 3 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 5 hours 17 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 4 hours 42 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 4 hours 14 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 3 hours 51 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 3 hours 31 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 3 hours 15 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 3 hours 1 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 2 hours 49 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 2 hours 38 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 2 hours 29 minutes