Area Code 617 Map
Interactive map of Area Code 617 with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.
Summary
Area Code 617 is a telephone area code in Boston. Area code 617 serves Boston and inner suburbs.
Right now it is 77°F (25°C) in Area Code 617 with clear sky. It feels like 77°F. Today runs from 60°F to 80°F. Chance of precipitation is 5%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Area Code 617 is June and August. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 84°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 21°F.
The closest major airport is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 3 mi away. Nearby highlights include Cape Cod National Seashore, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and Franconia Notch State Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 80°F is in line with the 80°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Area Code 617 today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Map of Area Code 617
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Coordinates: 42°21′36.4″N 71°3′32″W (42.3601, -71.0589)
Quick facts about Area Code 617
| Type | Area code |
|---|---|
| City | Boston |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 42°21′36.4″N 71°3′32″W (42.3601, -71.0589) |
| Known for | Boston and inner suburbs |
| Area codes | 617 |
| Local time | 3:26 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | June and August |
| Climate | Continental |
Getting to Area Code 617
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) · 3 mi
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) · 182 mi
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) · 184 mi
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) · 198 mi
- Providence · 41 mi · roughly 57 min driving
- Newport · 62 mi · roughly 1.4 h driving
- Burlington · 182 mi · roughly 4.2 h driving
- New York City · 190 mi · roughly 4.4 h driving
- Bar Harbor · 200 mi · roughly 4.6 h driving
Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.
Airports near Area Code 617
Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Logan International Airport | BOS | 3 mi | Boston |
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | 182 mi | New York City |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | 184 mi | New York City |
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | 198 mi | New Jersey |
| Montreal-Trudeau International Airport | YUL | 253 mi | Montreal |
| Philadelphia International Airport | PHL | 277 mi | Philadelphia |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Area Code 617?
Area Code 617 is a telephone area code in Boston. Its coordinates are 42.3601, -71.0589. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Area Code 617 right now?
It is currently 77°F (25°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 50% and wind is 10 mph.
When is the best time to visit Area Code 617?
June and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Area Code 617, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Area Code 617 in?
Area Code 617 observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 3:26 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Area Code 617?
The closest airports are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 3 mi away, LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 182 mi away and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 184 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Area Code 617?
Popular options include Cape Cod National Seashore, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Franconia Notch State Park, Mount Washington and Central Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (area-codes-sample) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 25, 2026 at 3:26 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
