Baltimore to Boston, Massachusetts: Road Trip Guide & Distance

359.5 miles 578.5 km · straight line
399.9 miles actual route 643.5 km · driving distance
8h 21min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
52° NE bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Boston, Massachusetts?

The distance from Baltimore to Boston, Massachusetts is 359.5 miles (578.5 km) as the crow flies. Boston, Massachusetts is located NE of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 399.9 miles, taking about 8h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland and Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore to Boston, Massachusetts

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 21min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 1min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 56min $48–$140* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Boston, Massachusetts

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m 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 120 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM