Boston, Massachusetts to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Washington DC?
The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Washington DC is 393.8 miles (633.7 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located SW of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 438.3 miles, taking about 9h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts and Washington DC in District of Columbia.
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 Washington DC. 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 Washington DC
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 131 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
- You could travel this distance about 63.2 times to circle the Earth's equator