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Road trip from Portland to Boston (6 Great Stops with Maps)


Are you planning a road trip from Portland to Boston? Then here is an overview of the route, with 7 optional stops to consider to add to your travel experience!

Fastest route from Portland to Boston

The quickest route is 3,089 miles and takes 45. hours. Here’s a map that shows the road trip:

6 great detours to consider

Happiness is all about the journey, not the destination. If you don’t mind an adventurous detour, then you can visit some of the following places on your way to Boston.

1. Rocky Mountains National Park

By adding 123 miles and 3.5 hours to your road trip, you can stop at Rocky Mountains National Park.

Detour type: National park

2. Painted Hills

By adding 29 miles and 2.3 hours to your road trip, you can stop at Painted Hills.

Detour type: Viewpoint(s)

3. Bend

By adding 50 miles and 2.3 hours to your road trip, you can stop at Bend.

Detour type: City

4. Theodore Roosevelt National Park

By adding 30 miles and 1.4 hours to your road trip, you can stop at Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

Detour type: National park

5. Badlands National Park

By adding 62 miles and 2.5 hours to your road trip, you can stop at Badlands National Park.

Detour type: National park

6. Niagara Falls

By adding 41 miles and 1. hours to your road trip, you can stop at Niagara Falls.

Detour type: National park

Wrapping up

There’s a lot to see on your way from Portland to Boston. Did I miss anything important? Do you have anything to add to this road trip? I’d love to hear from you in the comments below!

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