Boston, Massachusetts to Elizabeth City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

502.4 miles 808.5 km · straight line
609.1 miles actual route 980.3 km · driving distance
13h 4min estimated drive time
$59 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
215° SW bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Elizabeth City?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Elizabeth City is 502.4 miles (808.5 km) as the crow flies. Elizabeth City is located SW of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 609.1 miles, taking about 13h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts and Elizabeth City in North Carolina.

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 Elizabeth City. 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 Elizabeth City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 4min $59 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 41min $49–$91* Budget
Train ~16h 59min $73–$213* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Elizabeth City

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m elevation
Elizabeth City
36.29°N, 76.25°W
America/New_York
1m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 167 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM