Boston, Massachusetts to Huntsville, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

988.5 miles 1590.9 km · straight line
1128.4 miles actual route 1816 km · driving distance
21h 49min estimated drive time
$109 - $134 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
243° WSW bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Huntsville, Alabama?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Huntsville, Alabama is 988.5 miles (1590.9 km) as the crow flies. Huntsville, Alabama is located WSW of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1128.4 miles, taking about 21h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts and Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama.

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 Huntsville, Alabama. 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 Huntsville, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 49min $109 - $134 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 11min $90–$169* Budget
Train ~28h 22min $135–$395* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Huntsville, Alabama

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m elevation
Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 330 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM