How far is Chelsea, MA from Cambridge, MA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Chelsea and Cambridge is 3.89 miles (6.26 km).

Flight distance from Chelsea, MA to Cambridge, MA is 3.89 miles. Estimated flight time is .

Driving distance

The driving distance from Chelsea, Massachusetts to Cambridge, Massachusetts is: 5.2 miles (8.36 km) by car.

Driving from Chelsea to Cambridge will take approximately 00 hours 17 minutes.

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#1 Chelsea

City in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population 39230
GPS Coordinates 42°23'30"N 71°1'58"W
Latitude 42.3917600
Longitude -71.0328300
Altitude 12
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Chelsea and Cambridge

The distance between Chelsea and Cambridge is 8 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 05 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 Chelsea and Cambridge. The current time is 06:01:23.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 10 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 07 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 06 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 05 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 04 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 04 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 03 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.69 liters (0.18 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chelsea and Cambridge.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chelsea to Cambridge is $0.66 (diesel $0.82).

Massachusetts gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.59 $4.16 $4.5 $4.49
Total $0.66 $0.76 $0.82 $0.82

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 Chelsea and Cambridge (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Boston, MA to Chelsea 4.21 miles (7 km)

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Driving distance from Fall River, MA to Chelsea 55.82 miles (90 km)

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Driving distance from Framingham, MA to Chelsea 26.15 miles (42 km)

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Driving distance from Haverhill, MA to Chelsea 33.26 miles (54 km)

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Driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Chelsea 32.79 miles (53 km)

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Driving distance from Lowell, MA to Chelsea 33.3 miles (54 km)

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Driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Chelsea 33.94 miles (55 km)

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Driving distance from Lynn, MA to Chelsea 8.26 miles (13 km)

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Driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Chelsea 62.99 miles (101 km)

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Driving distance from Newton, MA to Chelsea 14.28 miles (23 km)

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