Boston, Massachusetts to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1098 miles 1767 km · straight line
1231 miles actual route 1981.1 km · driving distance
23h 34min estimated drive time
$118 - $146 estimated fuel cost
~2h 43min flight time
240° WSW bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Tuscaloosa is 1098 miles (1767 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located WSW of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1231 miles, taking about 23h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 43min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.

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 Tuscaloosa. 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 Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 34min $118 - $146 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 17min $98–$185* Budget
Train ~30h 38min $148–$431* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m elevation
Tuscaloosa
33.21°N, 87.57°W
America/Chicago
67m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 366 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 92 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM