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Trip from Dearborn, MI to Boston, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

10h 51m

Distance

563.6 mi

907 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$88

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
10h 42m ★
6 AM
10h 51m
8 AM
11h 11m
10 AM
10h 58m
12 PM
10h 56m
3 PM
10h 59m
5 PM
11h 10m
8 PM
10h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Wayne County, Michigan, USA

Dearborn, MI

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capital and largest city of Massachusetts, United States

Boston, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dearborn, MI to Boston, MI covers 563.6 miles and takes about 10h 51m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 75, US 41, M-28 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-haul drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 232.9 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $88.11 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

3 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

281.8 miles from Dearborn, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 232.9 mi 4h
US 41 86.1 mi 1h 52m
M-28 70.9 mi 1h 23m
US-2 West 62.1 mi 1h 12m
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway 57.6 mi 1h 1m
M 77 17.3 mi 20m
County Road 480 12.5 mi 18m
Edsel Ford Freeway 5.6 mi 7m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 232.9 mi, about 4h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn, MI and Boston, MI.

1

Start on US 12

0.6 mi · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
2

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
3

Merge onto I 94

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Detroit Industrial Expressway
4

Continue on I 94

5.6 mi · 7 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

302 ft · 5 sec
Exit 216A Toward I 75: Flint, Toledo Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 75 North: Flint Use the slight left lane.
7

Merge onto I 75

58 mi · 1 hr 1 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

52 mi · 56 min · I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23

63 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 75; US 23
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

118 mi · 2 hr 1 min · I 75
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 344B Toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
12

Merge onto US 2; I 75 BL

0.7 mi · 1 min · US-2 West
13

Continue on US 2

3.2 mi · 3 min · US 2
14

Continue on US 2

61 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US-2 West
15

Turn right onto M 77

17 mi · 20 min · M 77
16

Turn sharp left onto M 28

35 mi · 41 min · M-28
17

Continue on M 28

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Cedar Street
18

Enter roundabout onto M 28

194 ft · 11 sec · East Munising
19

Continue on M 28

2.2 mi · 4 min · East Munising
20

Continue on M 28

36 mi · 42 min · M-28
21

Continue on CR 551

1.8 mi · 2 min · Cherry Creek Road
Use the straight lane.
22

Turn right onto CR 480

13 mi · 18 min · County Road 480
23

Continue on Rail Street

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Rail Street
24

Turn right onto Division Street

503 ft · 10 sec · Division Street
25

Turn right onto M 28 BUS

440 ft · 12 sec · West Main Street
26

Turn left onto M 28 BUS

0.5 mi · 52 sec · North Teal Lake Avenue
27

Turn left onto US 41; M 28

2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 41
28

Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28

83 ft · 4 sec · US 41; M 28
29

Continue on US 41; M 28

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 41; M 28
30

Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28

88 ft · 5 sec · US 41; M 28
31

Continue on US 41; M 28

85 mi · 1 hr 51 min · US 41; M 28
32

Turn left onto US 41

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Front Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Continue on US 41

510 ft · 13 sec · Reservation Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
34

Turn left onto East White Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East White Street
35

At end of road, turn right onto US 41

0.3 mi · 27 sec · North Lincoln Drive
36

Continue on US 41

2.2 mi · 3 min · US-41
37

Turn left onto Highway Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Highway Road
38

Continue on Boston Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Boston Road
39

Arrive at destination

Boston Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 281.8 miles from Dearborn, MI, or about 4h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 232.9 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 124 miles or 2h 16m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 281.8 miles or 4h 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 281.8 miles or 4h 57m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 9h 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boston, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Dearborn, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Dearborn, MI

Aim for roughly 282 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Boston, MI

Aim for roughly 282 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 124 miles from Dearborn, MI.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 232.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Charlevoix County, Michigan, United States of America

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Boyne City, MI

186 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Downtown Flat Rock, MI, MI

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Flat Rock, MI

372 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Flat Rock, MI

Overnight Options

Night 1

Bay Mills, MI

282 mi · about 5.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Bay Mills, MI after about 282 miles or 5.4 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Nelson, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 124 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boyne City, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 281.8 miles from Dearborn, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 232.9 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 282 miles or 5.4 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Nite Owl Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

L'Anse, Michigan

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 523.4

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+19065245455

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Haraz Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dearborn, Michigan

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13134299888

Visit website

Qahwah House Coffee - East Dearborn

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dearborn, Michigan

1.2 mi

Camp Coffee - L’Anse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

L'Anse, Michigan

1.5 mi

Nite Owl Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 523.4

L'Anse, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+19065245455

Visit website

Haraz Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13134299888

Visit website

Qahwah House Coffee - East Dearborn

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13139084521

Visit website

Camp Coffee - L’Anse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 523.4

L'Anse, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

Loving Dove Farmacia & The Organic Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 523.4

L'Anse, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+19065248110

Visit website

Lighthouse Bistro

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 523.4

L'Anse, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19065241010

Visit website

Qahwah House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+13134278944

Visit website

Jabal Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+13135137548

Visit website

Black Box Coffee Shop and Art

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Dearborn, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Lakenenland

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 442.9

Marquette, Michigan

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19062505138

Visit website

Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 12–5 pm

+13138983007

Visit website

Bay City State Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 120.8

Bay City, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+19896843020

Visit website

Independence Oaks County Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 40.3

Village of Clarkston, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–7:30 pm

+12486250877

Visit website

A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 563.6

Houghton, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19064872572

Visit website

Visit Keweenaw

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 563.6

Houghton, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19063374579

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 24

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.8 and 297.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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6.8 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 216A Toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
7
6.8 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Flint

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 75 North: Flint
5
7.3 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 75 / North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge onto I 75 / North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
64.9 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75: Saginaw

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 75: Saginaw
6
297.8 mi into trip | ~5h 13m in

Take the exit toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 344B Toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$88.11 one way

$176.22 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 197 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $96.74 $193.49
premium $4.89 $108.46 $216.92
diesel $5.61 $124.44 $248.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$88

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$218–$328

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 197.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $59 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 169.1 2 $59.18 $27.05
Efficient EV 140.9 1 $49.32 $22.54
EV Truck/SUV 225.4 2 $78.90 $36.07

Gas CO2

197 kg

EV CO2

66 kg (66% less)

Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Dearborn, MI

Afternoon in Dearborn on Saturday

Local time

1:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Boston, MI

Afternoon in Boston on Saturday

Local time

1:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Flat Rock, MI

372 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

10 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

10h 51m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

563.6 mi / 10h 51m — a long-haul route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. Biggest road: I 75.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 232.9 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 41. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 563.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (I 75 / North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Dearborn, MI to Boston, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Escanaba along the way.

Escanaba

297.8 mi in | ~5h 13m

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 232.9 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 282 miles on day one.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Boston, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 3 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (I 75 / North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 10.9 hours each way, a round trip means 21.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Boston, MI before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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