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Boston to New York City Drive With Kids

Pick one stop worth the detour, and leave extra time for traffic.

The drive

Distance
215 miles
Typical drive time
4.5 hours

Measured from Boston, as stated by the official source listed at the bottom of this page. Traffic, weather and stops with kids add time, so plan for a longer day than the map shows.

Kid-friendly stops on the way

Each stop was checked on its own official site. Open it before you go for current hours, prices and any closures.

  1. Roger Williams Park Zoo

    Providence, RI

    A zoo that is home to more than 130 species from around the world.

    Official site

  2. Mystic Aquarium

    Mystic, CT

    An aquarium with thousands of species of marine mammals, fish, invertebrates and reptiles.

    Official site

  3. Mystic Seaport Museum

    Mystic, CT

    A maritime museum in Mystic.

    Official site

Need more ideas before you leave? Browse things to do with kids in Boston or plan a different route.

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Three things to plan before you leave

  • Plan around traffic leaving Boston and entering New York, which can add a lot of time.
  • Pick one bigger stop, like Mystic, rather than several short ones.
  • Holiday weekends bring heavier traffic, so leave earlier than usual.

Checked against: Meet Boston: drive times from Boston (checked )

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