Distance from Boston to Cambridge by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Boston (MA) to Cambridge (MA) is 3 miles or 5 kilometers or 3 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Boston to Cambridge is 3 miles (5 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 0 miles or 0 km.

Flight distance from Boston, MA to Cambridge, MA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Boston and Cambridge is 3 miles or 5 km.
The nearest airport to Boston, is Logan International Airport (BOS) and the nearest airport to Cambridge, is Logan International Airport (BOS).

What is the average flight time from Boston to Cambridge?

Flight time from Boston, MA to Cambridge, MA is 0 hours 0 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Boston to Cambridge Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Boston, MA and Cambridge, MA
This map shows the distance from Boston, MA, Usa to Cambridge, MA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Boston, Massachusetts to Cambridge, Massachusetts is displayed below.

Driving distance from Boston, MA to Cambridge, MA

The driving distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Cambridge, Massachusetts is 3 miles or 5 km.
The total driving distance from Boston, MA to Cambridge, MA is 3 miles or 5 kilometers. Your trip begins in Boston, Massachusetts. It ends in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The driving distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Cambridge, Massachusetts is approximately 3 miles (5 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 0 to 1 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Boston, MA to Cambridge, MA

How long is the drive from Boston, MA to Cambridge, MA?
The total driving time is 0 hours, 10 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Boston to Cambridge take?
Boston and Cambridge are 0 hours 10 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Boston and Cambridge

Time difference between Boston (MA) and Cambridge (MA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in BostonCurrent local time in Cambridge
2025-12-19, 03:51:08 EST2025-12-19, 03:51:08 EST
How Far is it Between Boston Massachusetts, USA and Cambridge Massachusetts, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Boston, MA and Cambridge, MA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 3 mi 5 km 2.61 nmi
Straight line distance 3 mi 5 km 3 nmi
Difference 0 mi 0 km 0 nmi

Boston Details

Boston is located in Massachusetts, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 42° 21' 30.3'' Longitude: W 71° 3' 35.2''
Latitude42.35843
Longitude-71.05977
StateMassachusetts
Nearest airports to Boston

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Cambridge Details

Cambridge is located in Massachusetts, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 42° 22' 30.4'' Longitude: W 71° 6' 20.2''
Latitude42.3751
Longitude-71.10561
StateMassachusetts
Nearest airports to Cambridge

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Boston, MA and Cambridge, MA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 0 hours 6 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 0 hours 4 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 0 hours 4 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 0 hours 3 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 0 hours 3 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 0 hours 3 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 0 hours 2 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 0 hours 2 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 0 hours 2 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 0 hours 2 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 0 hours 2 minutes