How far is Harvard, MA from Cambridge, MA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Harvard and Cambridge is 25.82 miles (41.56 km).
Flight distance from Harvard, MA to Cambridge, MA is 25.82 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Harvard, Massachusetts to Cambridge, Massachusetts is: 30.23 miles (48.66 km) by car.
Driving from Harvard to Cambridge will take approximately 00 hours 45 minutes.
#1 Harvard
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
| Population | 6618 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°30'0"N 71°34'58"W |
| Latitude | 42.5000900 |
| Longitude | -71.5828400 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Cambridge: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735,42.375115)
Estimated Travel Time Between Harvard and Cambridge
The distance between Harvard and Cambridge is 49 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 32 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 Harvard and Cambridge. The current time is 13:19:02.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 00 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.04 liters (1.07 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Harvard and Cambridge.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Harvard to Cambridge is $3.83 (diesel $4.79).
Massachusetts gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.59 | $4.16 | $4.5 | $4.49 |
| Total | $3.83 | $4.43 | $4.8 | $4.79 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Harvard and Cambridge (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
