How far is Cambridge, MA from Medford, MA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Cambridge and Medford is 2.99 miles (4.82 km).

Flight distance from Cambridge, MA to Medford, MA is 2.99 miles. Estimated flight time is .

Driving distance

The driving distance from Cambridge, Massachusetts to Medford, Massachusetts is: 4.64 miles (7.47 km) by car.

Driving from Cambridge to Medford will take approximately 00 hours 15 minutes.

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#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
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#2 Medford

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It is located in the Greater Boston metropolitan area. Medford is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Medford Historical Society and the Medford Arts Center.

Population 60847
GPS Coordinates 42°25'6"N 71°6'22"W
Latitude 42.4184300
Longitude -71.1061600
Altitude 5
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Cambridge and Medford

The distance between Cambridge and Medford is 7 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 04 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 Medford. The current time is 09:22:21.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 09 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 06 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 05 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 04 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 03 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 03 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 03 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.62 liters (0.16 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Cambridge and Medford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Cambridge to Medford is $0.59 (diesel $0.74).

Massachusetts gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.59 $4.16 $4.5 $4.49
Total $0.59 $0.68 $0.74 $0.74

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Cambridge and Medford (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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