Distance from Detroit to Boston (United States)

The distance between Detroit, Michigan and Boston, Massachusetts is 987 kilometers (613 miles).

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Detroit and Boston are located in the northeastern United States, with Detroit situated near the Great Lakes and Boston positioned on the Atlantic coast, both being major urban centers. The straight-line distance between them is 987 kilometers, heading east.

Detroit is situated at an altitude of 192 meters above sea level, while Boston is at 38 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Detroit to Boston spans approximately 1120 km, primarily via I-90 E, passing through Cleveland, Buffalo, and Albany, with scenic views of the Great Lakes and the Appalachian region.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Cleveland, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Albany.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Detroit to Boston crosses the Great Lakes region and the Appalachian Mountains, with notable landmarks like Niagara Falls and the Erie Canal.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are late spring and early fall, offering pleasant temperatures and vibrant city events in Boston.

Climate

Boston generally experiences cooler temperatures than Detroit, with more pronounced seasonal changes and coastal influences.

Accessibility

Boston offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more developed than in Detroit, enhancing visitor mobility.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 14-16 hours
Car 10-12 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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Detroit, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Detroit

Coordinates: 42.3314° N 83.0458° W

Elevation: 192 m (630 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Detroit City Airport (DET)
  • Windsor Airport (YQG)
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
  • Selfridge Air National Guard Base (MTC)
  • Willow Run Airport (YIP)
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)

Other distances from Detroit

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Detroit to New York City 775 km
From Detroit to Los Angeles 3,192 km
From Detroit to Chicago 385 km
From Detroit to Houston 1,778 km
From Detroit to Phoenix 2,721 km

Other distances from Boston

Distances 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

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
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Navi Mumbai, India Coimbatore, India 985 km
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Bangkok, Thailand Hanoi, Vietnam 984 km
Berlin, Germany Leicester, United Kingdom 984 km
Phoenix, United States San Jose, United States 990 km
Lahore, Pakistan Indore, India 990 km
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Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic Santa Marta, Colombia 983 km
Columbus, United States Laval, Canada 983 km
Austin, United States Albuquerque, United States 991 km
Berlin, Germany Nottingham, United Kingdom 983 km
Barranquilla, Colombia Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 983 km
Medellín, Colombia Maracay, Venezuela 982 km
Guayaquil, Ecuador Bogotá, Colombia 992 km

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