One-Way Car Rental: Philadelphia to Boston

Compare one-way and round-trip car rental rates from Philadelphia to Boston, then choose the offer that best fits your trip.

305 mi
491 km
6h 29m
typical drive time
I-95
main route

What's along the way from Philadelphia to Boston

Real stops on the I-95 route, roughly in the order you'll reach them.

New York City, NY ~150 km from Philadelphia

I-95 threads through the city on the New Jersey Turnpike and George Washington Bridge approach, the busiest stretch of this drive.

New Haven, CT ~290 km from Philadelphia

Home to Yale University, roughly two-thirds of the way to Boston.

Philadelphia to Boston FAQs

How far is it from Philadelphia to Boston by car?
It's about 305 miles (491 km) from Philadelphia to Boston, mostly via I-95, with a drive time of roughly 6h 29m in normal traffic.
Is it cheaper to rent a car one-way from Philadelphia to Boston?
One-way rentals sometimes carry a drop fee that varies by supplier and season. Search above to compare one-way rates from real suppliers before booking a round-trip rental instead.