Boston, Massachusetts to Sault Ste. Marie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

713.9 miles 1148.9 km · straight line
856.7 miles estimated 1378.7 km · driving distance
17h 14min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
298° WNW bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Sault Ste. Marie?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Sault Ste. Marie is 713.9 miles (1148.9 km) as the crow flies. Sault Ste. Marie is located WNW of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 856.7 miles, taking about 17h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Boston, Massachusetts is in Massachusetts, United States, while Sault Ste. Marie is in Ontario, Canada.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Sault Ste. Marie. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. 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 Sault Ste. Marie

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 14min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 41min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~22h 24min $103–$300* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Sault Ste. Marie

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m elevation
Sault Ste. Marie
46.52°N, 84.33°W
America/Toronto
186m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 238 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients