Boston, Massachusetts to New Bern: Road Trip Guide & Distance

595.5 miles 958.4 km · straight line
771.6 miles actual route 1241.7 km · driving distance
15h 24min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
215° SW bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from New Bern?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to New Bern is 595.5 miles (958.4 km) as the crow flies. New Bern is located SW of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 771.6 miles, taking about 15h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts and New Bern 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 New Bern. 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 New Bern

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 24min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 29min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~20h 1min $93–$270* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & New Bern

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m elevation
New Bern
35.11°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
3m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 199 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM