Brooklyn to Boston by ferry
Boston lies 307 km (190 mi) north-east of Brooklyn, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 307 km (190 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 9 h 17 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Brooklyn | Boston | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 653,833 |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Port | Harbor Charlie | Port of Boston |
| Postal codes | 11201–11256 | 02108–02298 |
Where to book ferries from Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn?
307 km (190 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Brooklyn; by road roughly 374 km (232 mi).
How long does it take to get from Brooklyn to Boston by ferry?
About 9 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brooklyn 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.