Day trip from Yonkers to Boston
Boston lies 284 km (177 mi) north-east of Yonkers, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 284 km (177 mi) apart, Boston is a realistic day trip from Yonkers: about 4 h 37 min each way by road.
| Yonkers | Boston | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 201,116 | 653,833 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 10701–10710 | 02108–02298 |
What to see in Boston
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Public Library | 3,818,883 | 2017 |
| Museum of Science | 1,500,000 | — |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | 477,427 | 2021 |
| Boston African American National Historic Site | 333,463 | 2010 |
| Boston National Historical Park | 277,170 | 2020 |
The busiest is Boston Public Library at 3,818,883 visitors in 2017. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in 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.
Book a hotel in Boston
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Common questions
How far is Boston from Yonkers?
284 km (177 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Yonkers; by road roughly 347 km (216 mi).
How long does it take to get from Yonkers to Boston by road?
About 4 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Yonkers 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.