Distance between Cambridge MA and Boston MA

The distance from Cambridge to Boston is 4 miles by road. Road takes approximately 6 minutes and goes through Somerville.

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Point Distance Time Fuel
Cambridge 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
MA 28 4 mi, 06 min
Boston 4 mi 0:06 06 min 0.1 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Cambridge to Boston?

Fuel cost: 0.5 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 3.7 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.82 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Cambridge to Boston?

Driving time: 6 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 1 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 30 mph = 1 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 25 mph = 3 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Cambridge to Boston by land?

The distance between Cambridge and Boston is 3.7 mi by road.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Cambridge and Boston respectively.

Where is Cambridge in relation to Boston?

Cambridge is located 2 mi north-west of Boston.

Cambridge has geographic coordinates: latitude 42.3751, longitude -71.10562.

Boston has geographic coordinates: latitude 42.36048, longitude -71.05957.

Which highway goes from Cambridge to Boston?

The route from Cambridge to Boston follows MA 28.

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