How far is Waltham, MA from Cambridge, MA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Waltham and Cambridge is 6.64 miles (10.68 km).

Flight distance from Waltham, MA to Cambridge, MA is 6.64 miles. Estimated flight time is .

Driving distance

The driving distance from Waltham, Massachusetts to Cambridge, Massachusetts is: 7.64 miles (12.3 km) by car.

Driving from Waltham to Cambridge will take approximately 00 hours 24 minutes.

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#1 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
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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 Waltham and Cambridge

The distance between Waltham and Cambridge is 12 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 08 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 Waltham and Cambridge. The current time is 07:32:04.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 15 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 11 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 09 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 07 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 06 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 06 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 05 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.02 liters (0.27 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Waltham and Cambridge.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Waltham to Cambridge is $0.97 (diesel $1.21).

Massachusetts gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.59 $4.16 $4.5 $4.49
Total $0.97 $1.12 $1.21 $1.21

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 March 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Waltham 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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