How far is Cambridge, MA from Belmont, MA?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Belmont, MA is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4 miles (6.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Belmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Belmont.
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Start on Leonard Avenue
81 m · 14 sec · Leonard Avenue
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
1.1 km · 3 min · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Cambridge Street
33 m · 4 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue
49 m · 7 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn right onto Garden Street
925 ft · 45 sec · Garden Street
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Turn left onto Mason Street
678 ft · 26 sec · Mason Street
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Turn right onto Brattle Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Brattle Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Auburn Street
102 m · 9 sec · Mount Auburn Street
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Turn right onto Aberdeen Avenue
1341 ft · 26 sec · Aberdeen Avenue
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Turn left onto Huron Avenue
3207 ft · 2 min · Huron Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grove Street
1613 ft · 44 sec · Grove Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Street
38 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street
47 m · 7 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Bright Road
1835 ft · 1 min · Bright Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Concord Avenue
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Continue on Concord Avenue
78 m · 11 sec · Concord Avenue
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Continue on Concord Avenue
674 ft · 15 sec · Concord Avenue
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
83 m · 5 sec · Pleasant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and Belmont.
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.
Brattle Street
Turn right onto Brattle Street
1.08 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Cambridge 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 Cambridge to Belmont?
The road trip is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from Cambridge and 2.4 miles from Belmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4 miles (6.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.66 one way or $1.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Cambridge and Chance Rain Showers near Belmont.
Stop Ideas Near Watertown
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 Watertown.
Back Bay station
North Station
South Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Belmont. Straight-line distance: 4 mi (6.43 km).
#1 Cambridge
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 119,192 |
| Coordinates | 42.3751000, -71.1056100 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belmont
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 25,873 |
| Coordinates | 42.3959300, -71.1786700 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belmont (-71.17867, 42.39593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.66 | $1.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $0.75 | $1.49 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $0.82 | $1.63 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $0.76 | $1.53 |
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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