Atlanta to Boston, Massachusetts: Road Trip Guide & Distance

936 miles 1506.4 km · straight line
1076.5 miles actual route 1732.5 km · driving distance
21h 20min estimated drive time
$104 - $128 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
47° NE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Boston, Massachusetts?

The distance from Atlanta to Boston, Massachusetts is 936 miles (1506.4 km) as the crow flies. Boston, Massachusetts is located NE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1076.5 miles, taking about 21h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Boston, Massachusetts

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 20min $104 - $128 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 36min $86–$161* Budget
Train ~27h 44min $129–$377* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Boston, Massachusetts

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 312 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM