Boston, Massachusetts to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Seattle?
The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Seattle is 2485.5 miles (4000.1 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located WNW of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 3039.7 miles, taking about 54h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 5h 30min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts and Seattle in Washington.
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 Seattle. 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 Seattle
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 829 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 207 hours
- You could travel this distance about 10 times to circle the Earth's equator