How far is Belmont, MA from Canton, MA?
The driving distance from Belmont, MA to Canton, MA is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belmont and Canton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belmont and Canton.
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Start on Pleasant Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn straight onto Trapelo Road
1419 ft · 36 sec · Trapelo Road
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Turn left onto Waverley Oaks Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Waverley Oaks Road
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Continue on Linden Street
2172 ft · 41 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Weston Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Weston Street
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Continue on Weston Street
582 ft · 14 sec · Weston Street
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
1020 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
13.8 mi · 19 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: University Avenue, MBTA/Amtrak Station
1677 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right
87 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto University Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · University Avenue
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Turn left onto Canton Street
883 ft · 17 sec · Canton Street
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Continue on Dedham Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · Dedham Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left
36 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belmont and Canton.
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.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
13.8 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Belmont and Sunny near Canton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belmont to Canton?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Needham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Belmont and 11.9 miles from Canton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belmont and Sunny near Canton.
Stop Ideas Near Needham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Needham.
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belmont and Canton. Straight-line distance: 16.5 mi (26.56 km).
#1 Belmont
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 25,873 |
| Coordinates | 42.3959300, -71.1786700 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canton
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 24,029 |
| Coordinates | 42.1584300, -71.1447700 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canton (-71.14477, 42.15843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.31 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
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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