Distance from Washington to Boston by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Boston (MA) is 393 miles or 633 kilometers or 342 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Boston is 436 miles (702 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 43 miles or 69 km.

Washington to Boston Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Boston, MA
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Boston, MA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Boston, Massachusetts is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Boston, MA

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Boston, Massachusetts is 436 miles or 702 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Boston, MA is 436 miles or 702 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Boston, Massachusetts.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Boston, Massachusetts is approximately 436 miles (702 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 Washington, DC to Boston, MA

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Boston, MA?
The total driving time is 9 hours, 0 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Boston take?
Washington and Boston are 9 hours 0 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 Washington and Boston

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Boston (MA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in Boston
2025-12-20, 06:01:35 EST	2025-12-20, 06:01:35 EST

How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Boston Massachusetts, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	436 mi	702 km	378.62 nmi
Straight line distance	393 mi	633 km	342 nmi
Difference	43 mi	69 km	36 nmi

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