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How many hours is it from Boston to New York if you’re driving?

I live in Boston, but I’m headed up to New York for a job interview next week. How long does it take to drive from Boston to New York?

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Sarah Gray · Updated on
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Good luck at your interview!
The drive from
Boston
 to
New York
 is one folks in the Northeast make pretty regularly, as it only takes about 3 and a half hours. Depending on the kind of car you have—and how much coffee you drink—you should probably factor in at least one break for a fill up and/or restroom break, so let’s round that out to about 4 hours max.
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