New York to Boston: Exactly 306 km (190 mi)

New York, United States → Boston, United States

306
Kilometers
190
Miles
~53 min
Flight time (est.)
~398 km
Rough road-length estimate

165 nautical miles · Direction: east

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from New York to Boston is 306 km (190 miles). Boston lies roughly northeast of New York; the initial great-circle bearing is 52° (NE). It is a domestic route within United States.

Coordinates & Bearing

New York (Northeast, United States) sits at 40.7128°N, 74.0060°W; Boston (Northeast, United States) is at 42.3601°N, 71.0589°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 52° (NE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: New York to Boston

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~53 min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~398 km · ~4h 59min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for New York to Boston: about 398 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between New York and Boston lies at approximately 41.5459°N, 72.5512°W — the position that is an equal 153 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

New York and Boston both use the America/New_York time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is New York from Boston?

The straight-line distance from New York to Boston is approximately 306 km (190 miles, 165 nautical miles).

What direction is Boston from New York?

Boston lies roughly northeast of New York; the initial great-circle bearing is 52° (NE).

How long does it take to fly from New York to Boston?

Estimated flight time is about 53 min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from New York to Boston?

Rough road-length estimate for New York to Boston: about 398 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between New York and Boston?

New York and Boston both use the America/New_York time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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