Boston, United Kingdom to Ipswich: Road Trip Guide & Distance

80.5 miles 129.6 km · straight line
98.7 miles actual route 158.8 km · driving distance
2h 12min estimated drive time
£15 - £18 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
141° SE bearing direction

How far is Boston, United Kingdom from Ipswich?

The distance from Boston, United Kingdom to Ipswich is 80.5 miles (129.6 km) as the crow flies. Ipswich is located SE of Boston, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 98.7 miles, taking about 2h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boston, United Kingdom and Ipswich. 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 Boston, United Kingdom to Ipswich

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 12min £15 - £18 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 38min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~2h 5min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, United Kingdom & Ipswich

Quick Facts

Boston, United Kingdom
52.98°N, 0.03°W
Europe/London
9m elevation
Ipswich
52.06°N, 1.16°E
Europe/London
18m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 27 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 309.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM