Rental Car
Pick Up Your Rental
Pick upBoston · Jun 12
Drop offWashington · Jun 14
Total miles490 mi
Getting There · Step 1
Stay Tonight · Boston, MA
Hotel
Boston Overnight
Check-inFri, Jun 12
Check-outSat, Jun 13
First pitch7:10 PM ET
Book near downtown or the ballpark so your first-game arrival stays simple.
DAY 1
Friday, June 12
First pitch at 7:10 PM ET — Boston Red Sox vs. Texas Rangers at Fenway Park tonight — Red Sox Soccer Scarf tonight.
Stop 01 of 02
Boston, MA · Fri Jun 12
Fenway Park
Boston Red Sox · MLB
7:10 PM ET
vs. Texas Rangers
Must Eat at the Park
Fenway Frank
The Fenway Frank has been a staple since the 1900s. A boiled-then-grilled Kayem hot dog in a New England-style bun, served with mustard and relish.
Local Beer
Sam Adams Boston Lager
The hometown craft brewery. Sam Adams Pavilion on the right field roof deck is the premium destination.
Boston Beer Company
The Green Monster and the Curse That Was Never Real
Pilgrim Notes · Boston Baseball History
Stay Tonight · Boston, MA
Boston Overnight
Check-inFri, Jun 12
Check-outSat, Jun 13
First pitch tomorrow at 1:35 PM ET. Leave by Previous evening — overnight drive recommended.
Sun Morning
When to Depart
Leave byPrevious evening — overnight drive recommended
Drive to Washington490 mi · 8.4h
Game time1:35 PM ET
Long drive — consider stopping overnight in Boston overnight.
Breakfast Stop · Boston, MA
Before You Hit the Road
Flour Bakery and Cafe
Joanne Chang changed Boston breakfast. The South End original is the pilgrimage. Sticky buns that GQ called the best pastry in America. Egg sandwich on house bread is the move.
Sticky bun + egg sandwich on house bread
Open 7 AM Mon–Fri, 8 AM weekends
Worth the Detour · +10 min
Big Metal Dragon
A fire-breathing steel sculpture rises from a field beside Route 20 near East Bethany. Private property, but clearly visible from the road and absolutely baffling.
East Bethany, NY · 10 min detourBoston → Washington
490 mi · 8.4h · regional run
DAY 3
Sunday, June 14
It's a 8.4h haul from Boston — plan to break this into two days or drive the night before. First pitch at 1:35 PM ET — Washington Nationals vs. Seattle Mariners at Nationals Park today. Big Metal Dragon is worth 10 minutes off the highway.
Stop 02 of 02
Washington, DC · Sun Jun 14
Nationals Park
Washington Nationals · MLB
1:35 PM ET
vs. Seattle Mariners
Must Eat at the Park
Ben's Chili Bowl Half-Smoke
A half-smoke sausage with Ben's chili, mustard, and onions. Ben's Chili Bowl has been a DC institution since 1958.
Local Beer
DC Brau Penn Quarter Porter
DC's first packaged craft brewery since Prohibition. The porter is excellent.
DC Brau Brewing
Baseball Returns to Washington After 33 Years
Pilgrim Notes · Washington Baseball History
Shift 2 days to catch Negro Leagues Night: Historic Replica Jersey at Nationals Park.
• Negro Leagues Night: Historic Replica Jersey at Nationals Park
• Howard University College Night at Nationals Park
• Pride Night at Fenway Park
What to Budget
Estimates only — prices vary by availability
Tickets · 2 games (avg $46)$92
Hotels · 2 nights (avg $155)$310
Fuel · 490 mi at $0.18/mi$88
Ballpark food & drinks$100
Total Estimate$590
* Estimates only. Prices vary.
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