How far is Acton, MA from Boston, MA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Acton and Boston is 20.94 miles (33.71 km).
Flight distance from Acton, MA to Boston, MA is 20.94 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Acton, Massachusetts to Boston, Massachusetts is: 29.8 miles (47.96 km) by car.
Driving from Acton to Boston will take approximately 00 hours 39 minutes.
#1 Acton
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 23503 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°29'6"N 71°25'58"W |
| Latitude | 42.4850900 |
| Longitude | -71.4328400 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| 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 Acton and Boston
The distance between Acton and Boston is 48 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 31 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 Acton and Boston. The current time is 10:00:32.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 59 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 44 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 29 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.98 liters (1.05 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Acton and Boston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Acton to Boston is $3.78 (diesel $4.72).
Massachusetts gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.59 | $4.16 | $4.5 | $4.49 |
| Total | $3.78 | $4.37 | $4.73 | $4.72 |
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 December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Acton and Boston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
