How far is Medford, MA from Boston, MA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Medford and Boston is 4.77 miles (7.68 km).
Flight distance from Medford, MA to Boston, MA is 4.77 miles. Estimated flight time is .
Driving distance
The driving distance from Medford, Massachusetts to Boston, Massachusetts is: 5.57 miles (8.97 km) by car.
Driving from Medford to Boston will take approximately 00 hours 10 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Boston
The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area. It is located on the Atlantic coast in northeastern Massachusetts. Boston is a major center for education and is home to Harvard University and the Boston Celtics basketball team.
| Population | 691531 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°21'30"N 71°3'35"W |
| Latitude | 42.3584300 |
| Longitude | -71.0597700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Boston: Tremont Street (-71.060061,42.358547)
Estimated Travel Time Between Medford and Boston
The distance between Medford and Boston is 9 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 05 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 Medford and Boston. The current time is 00:33:00.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 06 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 05 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 04 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 04 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 04 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.74 liters (0.2 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Medford and Boston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Medford to Boston is $0.71 (diesel $0.88).
Massachusetts gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.59 | $4.16 | $4.5 | $4.49 |
| Total | $0.71 | $0.82 | $0.88 | $0.88 |
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 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Medford and Boston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
