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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.9 mi
00h 22m
Flight
6.6 mi
10.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.6 mi
Kilometers
10.62 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.9 mi
Kilometers
14.33 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Sat, Apr 18, 10:56 PM EDT
Return by in Belmont
Sat, Apr 18, 11:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belmont
2026-04-18T22:34
Arrive Boston
Sat, Apr 18, 10:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Belmont
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Medford
MA

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Belmont
4.8 mi
00h 11m
To Boston
4 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    117 m · 10 sec · Lake Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward MA 2 East: Cambridge , Boston

    745 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike

    1 mi · 1 min · Concord Turnpike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn

    144 m · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1.5 km · 3 min · Alewife Brook Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Powder House Boulevard

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Powder House Square

    71 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary

    8 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Warner Street

    914 ft · 20 sec · Warner Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Harvard Street

    1 km · 1 min · Harvard Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mystic Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Mystic Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward I 93 South: Boston

    734 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 1A Toll: Airport, Government Center

    889 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Government Center

    1028 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road

    598 ft · 27 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Street

    1486 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Court Street

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  22. 22

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
247.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 South
2.46 mi · 28%
Mystic Avenue
1.32 mi · 15%
Concord Turnpike
1.04 mi · 12%
Pleasant Street
0.99 mi · 11%
Alewife Brook Parkway
0.96 mi · 11%
Powder House Boulevard
0.91 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
6.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medford
00h 11m from Belmont
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Medford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 4 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 4.1 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 3.9 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Medford.

RAIL

North Station

7 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

8 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

9 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

11 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belmont and Boston. Straight-line distance: 6.6 mi (10.62 km).

Belmont

#1 Belmont

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population25,873
Coordinates42.3959300, -71.1786700
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Boston

#2 Boston

The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.

Population691,531
Coordinates42.3584300, -71.0597700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Street (-71.178769, 42.396025)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.19 L · about $1.21
Round trip
$2.41
0.62 gal · 2.38 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Belmont and Boston. The current time is 22:34:45.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.