Boston, Massachusetts to Cincinnati: Road Trip Guide & Distance

738.5 miles 1188.5 km · straight line
872.5 miles actual route 1404.2 km · driving distance
16h 46min estimated drive time
$84 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
257° WSW bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Cincinnati?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Cincinnati is 738.5 miles (1188.5 km) as the crow flies. Cincinnati is located WSW of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 872.5 miles, taking about 16h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts and Cincinnati in Ohio.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Boston, Massachusetts and Cincinnati. 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, Massachusetts to Cincinnati

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 46min $84 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 7min $70–$131* Budget
Train ~21h 48min $105–$305* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Cincinnati

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m elevation
Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 246 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM