Boston, Massachusetts to Troy, Michigan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

615.8 miles 991 km · straight line
709.7 miles actual route 1142.2 km · driving distance
13h 57min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Troy, Michigan?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Troy, Michigan is 615.8 miles (991 km) as the crow flies. Troy, Michigan is located W of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 709.7 miles, taking about 13h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts and Troy, Michigan in Michigan.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boston, Massachusetts and Troy, Michigan. 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 Troy, Michigan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 57min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 44min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~18h 8min $85–$248* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Troy, Michigan

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m elevation
Troy, Michigan
42.61°N, 83.15°W
America/Detroit
228m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 205 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM