Origin
Boston, MI
Night in Boston on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boston, MI to Rabbit Bay, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boston, MI
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Trip Overview
Boston, MI to Rabbit Bay, MI is 24.1 miles and takes about 41 minutes via Bootjack Road and US-41, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive connects two points within Michigan's Midwest region. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than a highway cruise. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a spontaneous trip or as part of a larger journey through the Upper Peninsula.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bootjack Road | 7.5 mi | 13m |
| US-41 | 4 mi | 5m |
| Jacobsville Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Lake Linden Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Rabbit Bay Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| County Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Boston Location Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| M 26 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Bootjack Road
— 7.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston, MI and Rabbit Bay, MI.
1
Start on Boston Road
46 ft
·
6 sec
·
Boston Road
2
Turn left onto Boston Location Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Boston Location Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 41
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US-41
4
Continue on US 41
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road
5
Turn right onto Rockland Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Rockland Street
6
Turn right onto Lake Linden Avenue
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lake Linden Avenue
7
Continue on M 26
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
M 26
8
Turn right onto M 26
259 ft
·
14 sec
·
Calumet Street
9
Turn left onto 9th Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
9th Street
10
Continue on Bootjack Road
7.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Bootjack Road
11
Turn left onto Jacobsville Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Jacobsville Road
12
Turn left onto Rabbit Bay Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Rabbit Bay Road
13
Turn right onto Rabbit Beach Road
183 ft
·
8 sec
·
Rabbit Beach Road
14
Arrive at destination
Rabbit Beach Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Boston Location Road
Turn left onto Boston Location Road
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 41 / US-41
At end of road, turn left onto US 41 / US-41
Navigation decision point
4
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Lake Linden Avenue
Turn right onto Lake Linden Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
M 26 / Calumet Street
Turn right onto M 26 / Calumet Street
Navigation decision point
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
9th Street
Turn left onto 9th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.77 one way
$7.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Rabbit Bay, MI
Night in Rabbit Bay on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
41m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 17% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate primarily via Bootjack Road and US-41, with Jacobsville Road also playing a part. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 7.5 miles on Bootjack Road. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction as you make your way through the local landscape.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.5 mi on Bootjack Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Boston Location Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 41m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Boston Location Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 41 / US-41): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (Lake Linden Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.5 miles on Bootjack Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Boston Location Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 41 / US-41): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (Lake Linden Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Keweenaw National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rabbit Bay, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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