How far is Belmont, MA from Boston, MA?
The driving distance from Belmont, MA to Boston, MA is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belmont and Boston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belmont and Boston.
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Start on Pleasant Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Lake Street
117 m · 10 sec · Lake Street
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Take the ramp left toward MA 2 East: Cambridge , Boston
745 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike
1 mi · 1 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
144 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway
1.5 km · 3 min · Alewife Brook Parkway
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Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Powder House Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Powder House Square
71 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary
8 m · 1 sec
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Continue on Warner Street
914 ft · 20 sec · Warner Street
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Continue on Harvard Street
1 km · 1 min · Harvard Street
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Turn right onto Mystic Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Mystic Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 93 South: Boston
734 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Boston
1599 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 1A Toll: Airport, Government Center
889 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Government Center
1028 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road
598 ft · 27 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road
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Turn right onto State Street
1486 ft · 55 sec · State Street
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Continue on Court Street
144 m · 20 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Tremont Street
102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belmont and Boston.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 93 South
Merge slight left
2.02 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Belmont and Mostly Cloudy near Boston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belmont to Boston?
The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Medford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Belmont and 4 miles from Boston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Belmont and Mostly Cloudy near Boston.
Stop Ideas Near Medford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Medford.
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belmont and Boston. Straight-line distance: 6.6 mi (10.62 km).
#1 Belmont
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 25,873 |
| Coordinates | 42.3959300, -71.1786700 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boston
The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.
| Population | 691,531 |
| Coordinates | 42.3584300, -71.0597700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $1.21 | $2.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.36 | $2.73 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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