The Northeast Corridor's busiest carpool route — 345 km, about 3 hours 30 minutes via I-95 through Connecticut's rolling hills.
The Northeast Corridor's busiest carpooling route connects two of America's greatest cities along I-95 through Connecticut's rolling hills. A favourite among business travellers, students, and weekend visitors.
The drive follows I-95 north from New York City, crossing into Connecticut and passing through New Haven, Hartford, and Providence before arriving in Boston. At 346 km, it's a comfortable 4-hour trip — long enough to settle in but short enough to make a same-day trip feasible.
In autumn, this route is spectacular with New England's famous fall foliage painting the Connecticut countryside in reds, oranges, and yellows. The Hudson River Valley near the start offers stunning views, and the approach into Boston across the Zakim Bridge is one of America's great city entrances.
Compared to Amtrak, which costs $75-$200+ for the Acela or Northeast Regional, carpooling is dramatically cheaper. And unlike the bus (which takes 5+ hours with terminal time), carpooling gives you door-to-door service with no bus station wait. For business travellers in particular, the ability to work from the passenger seat with a laptop beats the cramped quarters of a bus or train.
This is one of the most well-served carpool routes in North America. Drivers post rides throughout the day during peak times — the route has become a genuine alternative to Amtrak for budget-conscious Northeast travellers.
Drivers post rides throughout the day on this super-corridor — search to find a seat.
