Baltimore to Boston by ferry
Boston lies 578 km (359 mi) north-east of Baltimore, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 578 km (359 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 17 h 31 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Baltimore | Boston | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 585,708 | 653,833 |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Port | Port of Baltimore | Port of Boston |
| Postal codes | 21201–21298 | 02108–02298 |
Where to book ferries from Baltimore to Boston
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Staying in Boston
Our booking partner lists 386 places to stay in Boston. Of the 300 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (151), and 17 are five-star. Across 149 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 236,402 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Boston from Baltimore?
578 km (359 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Baltimore; by road roughly 706 km (438 mi).
How long does it take to get from Baltimore to Boston by ferry?
About 17 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Baltimore and Boston?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where can I stay in Boston?
Our booking partner lists 386 places to stay in Boston, bookable on this site.
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.