How far is South Boston, MA from Waltham, MA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between South Boston and Waltham is 9.96 miles (16.03 km).
Flight distance from South Boston, MA to Waltham, MA is 9.96 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from South Boston, Massachusetts to Waltham, Massachusetts is: 11.89 miles (19.13 km) by car.
Driving from South Boston to Waltham will take approximately 00 hours 27 minutes.
#1 South Boston
Town in Halifax County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 571281 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°20'0"N 71°2'58"W |
| Latitude | 42.3334300 |
| Longitude | -71.0494900 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waltham
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It is located in the Greater Boston metropolitan area. Waltham is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Waltham Heritage State Park and the Waltham History Museum.
| Population | 62069 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°22'35"N 71°14'8"W |
| Latitude | 42.3764900 |
| Longitude | -71.2356100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Waltham: Main Street (-71.235588,42.376412)
Estimated Travel Time Between South Boston and Waltham
The distance between South Boston and Waltham is 19 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 12 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 South Boston and Waltham. The current time is 09:34:28.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 09 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.59 liters (0.42 gallon) of gas to cover the route between South Boston and Waltham.
The estimated cost of gas to go from South Boston to Waltham is $1.51 (diesel $1.88).
Massachusetts gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.59 | $4.16 | $4.5 | $4.49 |
| Total | $1.51 | $1.74 | $1.89 | $1.88 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between South Boston and Waltham (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
