Distance from Boston to Portland (United States)

The distance between Boston, Massachusetts and Portland, Oregon is 4,087 kilometers (2,540 miles).

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Portland, Oregon, United States

Boston is located in the northeastern United States while Portland is situated in the Pacific Northwest, requiring travel across the country. The straight-line distance between them is 4,087 kilometers, heading northwest.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Boston at 38 meters above sea level and Portland at 15 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Boston to Portland involves traveling westward across the United States, primarily via Interstate 90, passing through cities like Chicago and regions such as the Great Plains.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Chicago, Yellowstone National Park, Mount Rushmore.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Boston to Portland crosses diverse landscapes, including urban centers and natural landmarks like the Rocky Mountains.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate tourist crowds and pleasant conditions, or summer for vibrant city events.

Climate

Portland generally has a milder climate than Boston, with wetter winters and drier summers, while Boston experiences colder winters.

Accessibility

Portland offers extensive public transportation and bike-friendly infrastructure, similar to Boston, enhancing accessibility for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 7-8 days
Motorcycle 2-3 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 6-8 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Boston, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 42.3584° N 71.0598° W

Elevation: 38 m (125 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Logan International Airport (BOS)
  • Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD)
  • Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED)
  • Beverly Municipal Airport (BVY)
  • Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM)
Portland, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 45.5235° N 122.6762° W

Elevation: 15 m (49 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Portland International Airport (PDX)
  • Portland-Hillsboro Airport (HIO)
  • Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD)
  • Mc Minnville Municipal Airport (MMV)
  • Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS)

Other distances from Boston

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Boston to New York City 306 km
From Boston to Los Angeles 4,179 km
From Boston to Chicago 1,371 km
From Boston to Houston 2,583 km
From Boston to Phoenix 3,701 km

Other distances from Portland

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Portland to New York City 3,936 km
From Portland to Los Angeles 1,328 km
From Portland to Chicago 2,830 km
From Portland to Houston 2,954 km
From Portland to Phoenix 1,618 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Boston and Portland.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Arequipa, Peru Recife, Brazil 4,087 km
Panama City, Panama Montréal, Canada 4,087 km
Detroit, United States Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago 4,086 km
Barranquilla, Colombia Salta, Argentina 4,086 km
Barcelona, Venezuela San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina 4,089 km
Portland, United States South Boston, United States 4,089 km
Austin, United States Barcelona, Venezuela 4,085 km
Maracaibo, Venezuela Culiacán, Mexico 4,089 km
Mississauga, Canada Bucaramanga, Colombia 4,089 km
Caracas, Venezuela Tulsa, United States 4,085 km
Quito, Ecuador New South Memphis, United States 4,089 km
Barcelona, Spain Port Harcourt, Nigeria 4,084 km
San Francisco, United States Laval, Canada 4,084 km
Tehran, Iran Brussels, Belgium 4,090 km
Madrid, Spain Port Harcourt, Nigeria 4,091 km
Bucharest, Romania Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain 4,091 km
Kingston, Jamaica Cochabamba, Bolivia 4,083 km
Caracas, Venezuela Asunción, Paraguay 4,082 km
Chengdu, China Jakarta, Indonesia 4,092 km

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