How far is Watertown, MA from Boston, MA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Watertown and Boston is 6.34 miles (10.21 km).
Flight distance from Watertown, MA to Boston, MA is 6.34 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Watertown, Massachusetts to Boston, Massachusetts is: 9.99 miles (16.08 km) by car.
Driving from Watertown to Boston will take approximately 00 hours 19 minutes.
#1 Watertown
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 36125 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°22'15"N 71°10'58"W |
| Latitude | 42.3709300 |
| Longitude | -71.1828300 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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 Watertown and Boston
The distance between Watertown and Boston is 16 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 Watertown and Boston. The current time is 18:32:42.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 19 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 1.33 liters (0.35 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Watertown and Boston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Watertown to Boston is $1.27 (diesel $1.58).
Massachusetts gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.59 | $4.16 | $4.5 | $4.49 |
| Total | $1.27 | $1.47 | $1.58 | $1.58 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Watertown and Boston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
