Distance from Philadelphia to Boston by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Philadelphia (PA) to Boston (MA) is 271 miles or 436 kilometers or 235 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Philadelphia to Boston is 304 miles (490 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 33 miles or 54 km.

Philadelphia to Boston Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA

The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Boston, Massachusetts is 304 miles or 490 km.
The total driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA is 304 miles or 490 kilometers. Your trip begins in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It ends in Boston, Massachusetts.
The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Boston, Massachusetts is approximately 304 miles (490 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 6 to 7 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA

How long is the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Boston, MA?
The total driving time is 6 hours, 20 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Philadelphia to Boston take?
Philadelphia and Boston are 6 hours 20 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 Philadelphia and Boston

Time difference between Philadelphia (PA) and Boston (MA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Philadelphia	Current local time in Boston
2025-12-17, 06:14:52 EST	2025-12-17, 06:14:52 EST

How Far is it Between Philadelphia Pennsylvania, USA and Boston Massachusetts, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	304 mi	490 km	263.99 nmi
Straight line distance	271 mi	436 km	235 nmi
Difference	33 mi	54 km	28 nmi

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