Boston, Massachusetts to Petrified Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Petrified Forest?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Petrified Forest is 2133 miles (3432.7 km) as the crow flies. Petrified Forest is located W of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2443.9 miles, taking about 44h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 47min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts and Petrified Forest in Arizona.

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 Petrified Forest. 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.