Arlington, Texas to Boston, Massachusetts: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1565.9 miles 2520 km · straight line
1781.9 miles actual route 2867.7 km · driving distance
33h 6min estimated drive time
$171 - $211 estimated fuel cost
~3h 39min flight time
57° ENE bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Boston, Massachusetts?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Boston, Massachusetts is 1565.9 miles (2520 km) as the crow flies. Boston, Massachusetts is located ENE of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1781.9 miles, taking about 33h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 39min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Arlington, Texas 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 Arlington, Texas to Boston, Massachusetts

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 6min $171 - $211 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 43min $143–$267* Budget
Train ~43h 2min $214–$624* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Boston, Massachusetts

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m 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 522 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 130 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM