How far is Acton, MA from Cambridge, MA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Acton and Cambridge is 18.34 miles (29.51 km).
Flight distance from Acton, MA to Cambridge, MA is 18.34 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Acton, Massachusetts to Cambridge, Massachusetts is: 19.85 miles (31.95 km) by car.
Driving from Acton to Cambridge will take approximately 00 hours 35 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 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 |
Ending point in Cambridge: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735,42.375115)
Estimated Travel Time Between Acton and Cambridge
The distance between Acton and Cambridge is 32 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 21 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 Cambridge. The current time is 10:24:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 39 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 29 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.65 liters (0.7 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Acton and Cambridge.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Acton to Cambridge is $2.52 (diesel $3.14).
Massachusetts gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.59 | $4.16 | $4.5 | $4.49 |
| Total | $2.52 | $2.91 | $3.15 | $3.14 |
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 Cambridge (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
