Distance from New York City to Boston by Car and Plane

The flight distance from New York City (NY) to Boston (MA) is 190 miles or 305 kilometers or 165 nautical miles.
Driving distance from New York City to Boston is 214 miles (345 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 24 miles or 40 km.

Flight distance from New York City, NY to Boston, MA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between New York City and Boston is 190 miles or 305 km.
The nearest airport to New York City, is John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and the nearest airport to Boston, is Logan International Airport (BOS).

What is the average flight time from New York City to Boston?

Flight time from New York City, NY to Boston, MA 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.

New York City to Boston Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from New York City, NY to Boston, MA

The driving distance from New York City, New York to Boston, Massachusetts is 214 miles or 345 km.
The total driving distance from New York City, NY to Boston, MA is 214 miles or 345 kilometers. Your trip begins in New York City, New York. It ends in Boston, Massachusetts.
The driving distance from New York City, New York to Boston, Massachusetts is approximately 214 miles (345 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 New York City, NY to Boston, MA

How long is the drive from New York City, NY to Boston, MA?
The total driving time is 4 hours, 39 minutes.
How long does a car ride from New York City to Boston take?
New York City and Boston are 4 hours 39 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 New York City and Boston

Time difference between New York City (NY) and Boston (MA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in New York CityCurrent local time in Boston
2025-12-22, 12:47:37 EST2025-12-22, 12:47:37 EST
How Far is it Between New York City New York, USA and Boston Massachusetts, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 214 mi 345 km 185.84 nmi
Straight line distance 190 mi 305 km 165 nmi
Difference 24 mi 40 km 20 nmi

New York City Details

New York City is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 39' 48.5'' Longitude: W 73° 56' 19.3''
Latitude40.66347
Longitude-73.9387
StateNew York
Nearest airports to New York City

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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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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between New York City, NY and Boston, MA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 7 hours 11 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 5 hours 23 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 4 hours 47 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 4 hours 18 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 3 hours 55 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 3 hours 35 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 3 hours 19 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 3 hours 4 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 2 hours 52 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 2 hours 41 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 2 hours 32 minutes