How far is Chelmsford, MA from Cambridge, MA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Chelmsford and Cambridge is 20.46 miles (32.93 km).

Flight distance from Chelmsford, MA to Cambridge, MA is 20.46 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Chelmsford, Massachusetts to Cambridge, Massachusetts is: 27.67 miles (44.53 km) by car.

Driving from Chelmsford to Cambridge will take approximately 00 hours 41 minutes.

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#1 Chelmsford

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population 35528
GPS Coordinates 42°35'59"N 71°22'2"W
Latitude 42.5998100
Longitude -71.3672800
Altitude 75
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Chelmsford and Cambridge

The distance between Chelmsford and Cambridge is 45 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 29 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 Chelmsford and Cambridge. The current time is 19:36:27.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 55 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 41 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 33 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 27 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 22 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.7 liters (0.98 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chelmsford and Cambridge.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chelmsford to Cambridge is $3.51 (diesel $4.38).

Massachusetts gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.59 $4.16 $4.5 $4.49
Total $3.51 $4.06 $4.39 $4.38

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 08, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Chelmsford and Cambridge (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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Driving distance from Lynn, MA to Chelmsford 31.77 miles (51 km)

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Driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Chelmsford 84.55 miles (136 km)

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