Day trip from Boston to Manchester
Manchester lies 78 km (48 mi) north-west of Boston, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 78 km (48 mi) apart, Manchester is a realistic day trip from Boston: about 1 h 16 min each way by road.
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| Boston | Manchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 653,833 | 110,229 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 81 m (266 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 02108–02298 | 03101–03111 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Manchester
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Staying in Manchester
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Common questions
How far is Manchester from Boston?
78 km (48 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Boston; by road roughly 95 km (59 mi).
How long does it take to get from Boston to Manchester by road?
About 1 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Boston and Manchester?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
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.