Boston, Massachusetts to Suffolk: Road Trip Guide & Distance

487.7 miles 784.9 km · straight line
588.8 miles actual route 947.6 km · driving distance
12h 38min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
219° SW bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Suffolk?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Suffolk is 487.7 miles (784.9 km) as the crow flies. Suffolk is located SW of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 588.8 miles, taking about 12h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts and Suffolk in Virginia.

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 Suffolk. 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 Suffolk

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 38min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 10min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~12h 0min $71–$206* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Suffolk

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m elevation
Suffolk
36.73°N, 76.58°W
America/New_York
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 163 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM