How far is Boston, MA from Cambridge, MA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Boston and Cambridge is 2.61 miles (4.2 km).
Flight distance from Boston, MA to Cambridge, MA is 2.61 miles. Estimated flight time is .
Driving distance
The driving distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Cambridge, Massachusetts is: 3.08 miles (4.96 km) by car.
Driving from Boston to Cambridge will take approximately 00 hours 15 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Cambridge
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It is located on the Charles River in eastern Massachusetts. Cambridge is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
| Population | 119192 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°22'30"N 71°6'20"W |
| Latitude | 42.3751000 |
| Longitude | -71.1056100 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Cambridge: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735,42.375115)
Estimated Travel Time Between Boston and Cambridge
The distance between Boston and Cambridge is 5 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 03 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 Boston and Cambridge. The current time is 22:51:09.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 06 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 03 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 03 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 02 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 02 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.41 liters (0.11 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Boston and Cambridge.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Boston to Cambridge is $0.39 (diesel $0.49).
Massachusetts gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.59 | $4.16 | $4.5 | $4.49 |
| Total | $0.39 | $0.45 | $0.49 | $0.49 |
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 May 19, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Boston and Cambridge (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
