Driving from Boston to St. John's
St. John's lies 1,551 km (964 mi) north-east of Boston, +1.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 21 h 1 min without stops, over roughly 1,892 km (1,176 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Boston | St. John's | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 653,833 | 110,525 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-2:30 (America/St_Johns) |
Clocks in St. John's are 1 h 30 min ahead of Boston right now, so a 21 h 1 min journey lands 22 h 31 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in St. John's
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Boston to St. John's
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Staying in St. John's
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Common questions
How far is St. John's from Boston?
1,551 km (964 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Boston; by road roughly 1,892 km (1,176 mi).
How long does it take to get from Boston to St. John's by car?
About 21 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Boston and St. John's?
St. John's is 1 h 30 min ahead at the moment (America/St_Johns against America/New_York).
What currency do I need in St. John's?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.