How far is Watertown, MA from Cambridge, MA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Watertown and Cambridge is 3.95 miles (6.36 km).

Flight distance from Watertown, MA to Cambridge, MA is 3.95 miles. Estimated flight time is .

Driving distance

The driving distance from Watertown, Massachusetts to Cambridge, Massachusetts is: 5.07 miles (8.16 km) by car.

Driving from Watertown to Cambridge will take approximately 00 hours 18 minutes.

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#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
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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 Watertown and Cambridge

The distance between Watertown and Cambridge is 8 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 Watertown and Cambridge. The current time is 03:16:47.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 10 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 07 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 03 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.68 liters (0.18 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Watertown and Cambridge.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Watertown to Cambridge is $0.64 (diesel $0.8).

Massachusetts gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.59 $4.16 $4.5 $4.49
Total $0.64 $0.74 $0.8 $0.8

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 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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