Driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA. The total driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA is 702 miles or 1 130 kilometers. Your trip begins in Raleigh, North Carolina. It ends in Boston, Massachusetts. If you are planning a road trip, you might also want to calculate the total driving time from Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA so you can see when you'll arrive at your destination.