How far is Canton, MA from Belmont, MA?
The driving distance from Canton, MA to Belmont, MA is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canton and Belmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton and Belmont.
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Start on the route
15 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
26 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
54 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Dedham Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · Dedham Street
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Continue on Canton Street
714 ft · 14 sec · Canton Street
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Turn right onto University Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · University Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
931 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
10.6 mi · 14 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grove Street
155 m · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Grove Street, MBTA Station, Auburndale
131 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Grove Street
2851 ft · 1 min · Grove Street
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Continue on Grove Street
2089 ft · 44 sec · Grove Street
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Continue on Grove Street
46 m · 5 sec · Grove Street
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Continue on Auburn Street
95 m · 6 sec · Auburn Street
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Continue on Lexington Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lexington Street
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Continue on Moody Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Moody Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
3240 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Linden Street
1946 ft · 33 sec · Linden Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Waverley Oaks Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Waverley Oaks Road
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Turn right onto Trapelo Road
1691 ft · 42 sec · Trapelo Road
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
1.5 km · 1 min · 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 Canton 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.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
10.6 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Canton and Sunny near Belmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canton to Belmont?
The road trip is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Needham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Canton and 11.2 miles from Belmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.40 one way or $6.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Canton and Sunny near Belmont.
Stop Ideas Near Needham
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 Needham.
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Belmont. Straight-line distance: 16.5 mi (26.56 km).
#1 Canton
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 24,029 |
| Coordinates | 42.1584300, -71.1447700 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.31 | $3.40 | $6.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
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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