How far is Amherst, MA from Boston, MA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Amherst and Boston is 74.47 miles (119.86 km).
Flight distance from Amherst, MA to Boston, MA is 74.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Amherst to Boston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Amherst, Massachusetts to Boston, Massachusetts is: 93.69 miles (150.78 km) by car.
Driving from Amherst to Boston will take approximately 01 hours 47 minutes.
#1 Amherst
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 40643 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°22'2"N 72°31'7"W |
| Latitude | 42.3672300 |
| Longitude | -72.5185200 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boston
The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area. It is located on the Atlantic coast in northeastern Massachusetts. Boston is a major center for education and is home to Harvard University and the Boston Celtics basketball team.
| Population | 691531 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°21'30"N 71°3'35"W |
| Latitude | 42.3584300 |
| Longitude | -71.0597700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Boston: Tremont Street (-71.060061,42.358547)
Estimated Travel Time Between Amherst and Boston
The distance between Amherst and Boston is 151 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 40 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Amherst and Boston. The current time is 03:34:53.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 07 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 52 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 33 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 20 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.51 liters (3.31 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Amherst and Boston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Amherst to Boston is $11.87 (diesel $14.84).
Massachusetts gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.59 | $4.16 | $4.5 | $4.49 |
| Total | $11.87 | $13.74 | $14.86 | $14.84 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Massachusetts ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.591 (Diesel $4.488) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 16, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Amherst and Boston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
