Boston, Massachusetts to Cleveland, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

549.5 miles 884.4 km · straight line
639.8 miles actual route 1029.7 km · driving distance
12h 30min estimated drive time
$62 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
267° W bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Cleveland, Ohio?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Cleveland, Ohio is 549.5 miles (884.4 km) as the crow flies. Cleveland, Ohio is located W of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 639.8 miles, taking about 12h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts and Cleveland, Ohio 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boston, Massachusetts and Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Cleveland, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 30min $62 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 0min $51–$96* Budget
Train ~16h 15min $77–$224* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Cleveland, Ohio

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m elevation
Cleveland, Ohio
41.50°N, 81.69°W
America/New_York
199m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 183 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM