Boston, Massachusetts to Plainfield, Connecticut: Road Trip Guide & Distance

64.5 miles 103.8 km · straight line
83.7 miles actual route 134.7 km · driving distance
1h 45min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
223° SW bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Plainfield, Connecticut?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Plainfield, Connecticut is 64.5 miles (103.8 km) as the crow flies. Plainfield, Connecticut is located SW of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 83.7 miles, taking about 1h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts and Plainfield, Connecticut in Connecticut.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boston, Massachusetts and Plainfield, Connecticut. 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 Plainfield, Connecticut

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 45min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 6min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 40min $10–$29* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Plainfield, Connecticut

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m elevation
Plainfield, Connecticut
41.68°N, 71.92°W
America/New_York
60m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 22 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 386.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM