Boston, Massachusetts to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Los Angeles?
The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Los Angeles is 2590.9 miles (4169.6 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located W of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2996.3 miles, taking about 53h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 5h 43min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts and Los Angeles in California.
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 Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 864 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 216 hours
- You could travel this distance about 9.6 times to circle the Earth's equator