How far is Cambridge, MA from Boston, MA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Cambridge and Boston is 2.61 miles (4.2 km).
Flight distance from Cambridge, MA to Boston, MA is 2.61 miles. Estimated flight time is .
Driving distance
The driving distance from Cambridge, Massachusetts to Boston, Massachusetts is: 2.88 miles (4.63 km) by car.
Driving from Cambridge to Boston will take approximately 00 hours 14 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 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 |
Ending point in Boston: Tremont Street (-71.060061,42.358547)
Estimated Travel Time Between Cambridge and Boston
The distance between Cambridge and Boston 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 Cambridge and Boston. The current time is 01:22:25.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 05 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 02 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 0.38 liters (0.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Cambridge and Boston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Cambridge to Boston is $0.36 (diesel $0.46).
Massachusetts gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.59 | $4.16 | $4.5 | $4.49 |
| Total | $0.36 | $0.42 | $0.46 | $0.46 |
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 April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Cambridge and Boston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
