Distance from Boston, MA to Nearby Cities

The distance from Boston to the nearest city South Boston is 2.4 miles or 3.9 kilometers away. The nearest town Nahant is 14.6 miles or 23.5 kilometers away. 4 major cities are near Boston; Lowell being the closest is 30.1 miles or 48.5 kilometers away.

Boston is also near the Rhode Island state border; Providence in Rhode Island is 51 miles or 82 kilometers away.

Boston Summary:
  • Mi = Miles
  • Km = Kilometers
  • = Flight distance
  • = Driving distance
  • Population = Approximate figures
Boston Distances
Nearby Location(s): 19
Nearest Location: 1.6 Mi (2.6 Km)

Boston to Nearby Cities

The list below shows the distance between Boston and nearby cities in the United States.

From Boston, MA Population Distance
SSE to South Boston, MA571,2811.6 Mi (2.6 Km) 2.4 Mi (3.9 Km)
NNE to Chelsea, MA35,1772.6 Mi (4.1 Km) 3.9 Mi (6.2 Km)
WNW to Cambridge, MA105,1622.8 Mi (4.4 Km) 3.1 Mi (5 Km)
NW to Somerville, MA75,7542.8 Mi (4.5 Km) 3.9 Mi (6.3 Km)
N to Everett, MA41,6673.4 Mi (5.4 Km) 4.1 Mi (6.6 Km)

Boston to Nearby Towns

The list below shows the distance between Boston and nearby towns, villages or areas which have a smaller population in the United States.

From Boston, MA Population Distance
ENE to Nahant, MA3,4108.5 Mi (13.7 Km) 14.6 Mi (23.5 Km)
ESE to Hull, MA10,2938.7 Mi (14 Km) 24.5 Mi (39.4 Km)
NE to Swampscott, MA13,78710.5 Mi (16.9 Km) 12.2 Mi (19.6 Km)
SE to Hingham, MA5,65011.9 Mi (19.1 Km) 24 Mi (38.5 Km)
N to Lynnfield, MA11,59612.4 Mi (19.9 Km) 16.3 Mi (26.2 Km)

Boston to Major Cities

The list below shows the distance from Boston to major cities in Massachusetts.

From Boston, MA Population Distance
NW to Lowell, MA106,51923 Mi (37 Km) 30.1 Mi (48.5 Km)
W to Worcester, MA181,04538.6 Mi (62.1 Km) 47.5 Mi (76.5 Km)
S to New Bedford, MA95,07250.4 Mi (81.2 Km) 59 Mi (94.9 Km)
WSW to Springfield, MA153,06080.4 Mi (129.3 Km) 90.9 Mi (146.3 Km)
Boston to Major Cities in Neighboring States

The list below shows the distance from Boston to major cities in New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont and Connecticut.

From Boston, MA Population Distance
SSW to Providence, RI178,04241.3 Mi (66.4 Km) 51 Mi (82 Km)
NNW to Manchester, NH109,56548.3 Mi (77.8 Km) 132.1 Mi (212.7 Km)
SW to Bridgeport, CT144,229136.8 Mi (220.1 Km) 153.3 Mi (246.8 Km)
NW to Burlington, VT42,417181.8 Mi (292.6 Km) 215.8 Mi (347.2 Km)
SW to New York, NY8,175,133190.3 Mi (306.2 Km) 215.4 Mi (346.7 Km)