Boston, Massachusetts to Niagara Falls, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

408 miles 656.6 km · straight line
467.8 miles actual route 752.8 km · driving distance
9h 12min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
280° W bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Niagara Falls, New York?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Niagara Falls, New York is 408 miles (656.6 km) as the crow flies. Niagara Falls, New York is located W of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 467.8 miles, taking about 9h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts and Niagara Falls, New York in New York.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Niagara Falls, New York. 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 Niagara Falls, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 12min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 2min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 44min $56–$164* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Niagara Falls, New York

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m elevation
Niagara Falls, New York
43.10°N, 79.04°W
America/New_York
99m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 136 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM