How far is Nahant, MA from Boston, MA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Nahant and Boston is 8.59 miles (13.82 km).
Flight distance from Nahant, MA to Boston, MA is 8.59 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Nahant, Massachusetts to Boston, Massachusetts is: 13.55 miles (21.8 km) by car.
Driving from Nahant to Boston will take approximately 00 hours 27 minutes.
#1 Nahant
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 3506 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°25'35"N 70°55'8"W |
| Latitude | 42.4264900 |
| Longitude | -70.9189400 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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 Nahant and Boston
The distance between Nahant and Boston is 22 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 14 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 Nahant and Boston. The current time is 17:07:14.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 27 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 20 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.81 liters (0.48 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Nahant and Boston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Nahant to Boston is $1.72 (diesel $2.15).
Massachusetts gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.59 | $4.16 | $4.5 | $4.49 |
| Total | $1.72 | $1.99 | $2.15 | $2.15 |
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 June 24, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Nahant and Boston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
