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

1694 miles 2726.2 km · straight line
1954.5 miles actual route 3145.4 km · driving distance
36h 5min estimated drive time
$188 - $232 estimated fuel cost
~3h 54min flight time
53° NE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Boston, Massachusetts?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Boston, Massachusetts is 1694 miles (2726.2 km) as the crow flies. Boston, Massachusetts is located NE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1954.5 miles, taking about 36h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 54min. Both are located in United States — Austin, 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 Austin, 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 Austin, Texas to Boston, Massachusetts

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 36h 5min $188 - $232 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~43h 18min $156–$293* Budget
Train ~46h 55min $235–$684* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Boston, Massachusetts

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 565 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 141 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM