Ann Arbor to Boston, Massachusetts: Road Trip Guide & Distance

647.3 miles 1041.8 km · straight line
750.8 miles actual route 1208.3 km · driving distance
14h 47min estimated drive time
$72 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Boston, Massachusetts?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Boston, Massachusetts is 647.3 miles (1041.8 km) as the crow flies. Boston, Massachusetts is located E of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 750.8 miles, taking about 14h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan and Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ann Arbor and Boston, Massachusetts. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ann Arbor to Boston, Massachusetts

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 47min $72 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 44min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~19h 13min $90–$263* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Boston, Massachusetts

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m elevation
Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 216 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM