Distance from Cambridge, MA to Boston, MA, miles and hours

Distance from Cambridge, MA to Boston, MA, miles and hours
Distance Value
Driving distance: 3.35 mi (5.4 km)
Line distance: 2.61 mi (4.2 km)
Road time: 20 min
Air distance: 2.61 mi (4.2 km)
Time to flight:

Distance from Boston city in Massachusetts by road in south-east direction from Cambridge, Massachusetts state is three miles by car. There are three miles between two cities by map line. With average speed, road between Cambridge and Boston will take about 20 minutes .

Distances between Cambridge, MA and Boston, MA

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Cambridge, MA

Country United States
State Massachusetts
City Cambridge
GPS Coordinates 42° 22' 30" N
-71° 6' 20"W
Latitude 42.3751
Longitude -71.10561

Boston, MA

Country United States
State Massachusetts
City Boston
GPS Coordinates 42° 21' 30" N
-71° 3' 35"W
Latitude 42.35843
Longitude -71.05977


Cambridge to Boston Frequently Asked Questions:

How many miles from Cambridge, MA to Boston, MA?

Mileage from Cambridge to Boston by road is 3.35 miles or 5.4 km;

How far is Cambridge from Boston?

There is 2.61 miles (4.2 km) between Cambridge and Boston

How long is the trip between city of Cambridge and Boston?

The driving time between two cities is approx 20 minutes

Distance Cambridge Boston

Distance Cambridge Boston
Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Straight line distance 2.61 4.2 2.27
Driving distance 3.35 5.39 2.91

This table contains data about distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Cambridge, MA and Boston, MA

How far is Cambridge from Boston? Distance between cities in miles and other information about road, distance, approximate travel time and some other trip tips are in FAQ section. We have simple distance tables that will help you in travel. Fastest way to get Boston city is by plane, so check flight duration between Cambridge and Boston. And dont forget to look at distance from Boston to Cambridge. In case of car trip, use table info to see details for travelers by United States roads from Cambridge to Boston.


How long does it take to fly to Boston from Cambridge?

Flying time is about

How to calculate flight duration?

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How long is flight from Cambridge to Boston?

This flight will take about ;

How to get to Boston from Cambridge?

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Flying times compare

Aircraft Cruising speed Time
Average 510 mph
Boeing 737 515 mph
Boeing 777 554 mph
Airbus 515 mph

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Please note: current air time calculator show approximate distance and time between cities Cambridge, MA and Boston, MA. This values can be different if you flight from airports in this cities. To calculate exact time can be shown only when you buy ticket to the plane. We do not guarantee that there is an airline that connects city Cambridge and Boston. To find out if there is such a flight use the ticket purchase service.

To calculate distance from Cambridge, MA to Boston, MA we use gps coordinates of city centers. In this way we can find the shortest distance between two points by air and best road mileage. Total distance is actual and is frequently updated with google maps data. If you search for other tour, choose other USA destination in search form. Just select start and finish points, or click one of suggested city couples below. We hope you find all information with this calculator, so dont forget to bookmark this page or share to Facebook or Twitter, this will help you to get new voyage in future. Enjoy your trips with you friends! And be safe on roads.