How far is Lexington, MA from Cambridge, MA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lexington and Cambridge is 7.85 miles (12.64 km).
Flight distance from Lexington, MA to Cambridge, MA is 7.85 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lexington, Massachusetts to Cambridge, Massachusetts is: 9.47 miles (15.24 km) by car.
Driving from Lexington to Cambridge will take approximately 00 hours 23 minutes.
#1 Lexington
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 33003 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°26'50"N 71°13'28"W |
| Latitude | 42.4473200 |
| Longitude | -71.2245000 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| 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 Lexington and Cambridge
The distance between Lexington and Cambridge is 15 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 10 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 Lexington and Cambridge. The current time is 12:39:43.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 09 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 07 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.26 liters (0.33 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lexington and Cambridge.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lexington to Cambridge is $1.2 (diesel $1.5).
Massachusetts gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.59 | $4.16 | $4.5 | $4.49 |
| Total | $1.2 | $1.39 | $1.5 | $1.5 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lexington and Cambridge (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
