How far is Boston, MA from Belmont, MA?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to Belmont, MA is about 9 miles (14.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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
9 mi
00h 18m
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
9 mi
Kilometers
14.48 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belmont
Sun, Apr 19, 12:22 AM EDT
Return by in Boston
Sun, Apr 19, 12:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-04-19T00:03
Arrive Belmont
Sun, Apr 19, 12:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Boston
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
Cambridge
MA

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Boston
4.5 mi
00h 09m
To Belmont
4.5 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and Belmont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boston and Belmont.

  1. 1

    Start on Tremont Street

    1.2 km · 3 min · Tremont Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Tremont Street

    92 m · 15 sec · Tremont Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Tremont Street

    147 m · 21 sec · Tremont Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Marginal Road

    96 m · 13 sec · Marginal Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll West

    753 ft · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Boston, Brighton, Cambridge, Allston

    876 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Allston, Brighton, Cambridge, Somerville

    90 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville

    1411 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road

    1250 ft · 33 sec · Soldiers Field Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward Newton, Arlington

    761 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Soldiers Field Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Soldiers Field Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Eliot Bridge

    1954 ft · 56 sec · Eliot Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Gerry's Landing Road

    1576 ft · 24 sec · Gerry's Landing Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Mount Auburn Street

    2118 ft · 48 sec · Mount Auburn Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Aberdeen Avenue

    1341 ft · 26 sec · Aberdeen Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Huron Avenue

    3207 ft · 2 min · Huron Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grove Street

    1613 ft · 44 sec · Grove Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Street

    38 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street

    47 m · 7 sec · Washington Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Bright Road

    1835 ft · 1 min · Bright Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Concord Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Concord Avenue

    78 m · 11 sec · Concord Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Concord Avenue

    674 ft · 15 sec · Concord Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    83 m · 5 sec · Pleasant Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and Belmont.

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
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
300 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
2.68 mi · 30%
Soldiers Field Road
1.03 mi · 11%
Concord Avenue
0.99 mi · 11%
Tremont Street
0.9 mi · 10%
Huron Avenue
0.61 mi · 7%
Mount Auburn Street
0.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

2.51 mi · 00h 04m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
6.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cambridge
00h 09m from Boston
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Boston and Chance Rain Showers near Belmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boston to Belmont?

The road trip is about 9 miles (14.5 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Cambridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Boston and 4.5 miles from Belmont.

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 2.4 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 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.24 one way or $2.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Boston and Chance Rain Showers near Belmont.

Stop Ideas Near Cambridge

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 Cambridge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 3 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 3 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 0.6 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

North Station

4 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

4 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

5 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

16 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

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

Boston

#1 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
Belmont

#2 Belmont

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population25,873
Coordinates42.3959300, -71.1786700
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: Belmont (-71.17867, 42.39593)

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
0.32 gal
1.2 L · about $1.24
Round trip
$2.49
0.64 gal · 2.4 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.24 $2.49
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.41 $2.81
Premium $4.80 $1.54 $3.07
Diesel $4.49 $1.44 $2.87

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 Boston and Belmont. The current time is 00:03:56.

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.