How far is Needham, MA from Cambridge, MA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Needham and Cambridge is 9.07 miles (14.6 km).
Flight distance from Needham, MA to Cambridge, MA is 9.07 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Needham, Massachusetts to Cambridge, Massachusetts is: 16.02 miles (25.79 km) by car.
Driving from Needham to Cambridge will take approximately 00 hours 28 minutes.
#1 Needham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 31537 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°17'0"N 71°13'58"W |
| Latitude | 42.2834300 |
| Longitude | -71.2328300 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| 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 Needham and Cambridge
The distance between Needham and Cambridge is 26 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 17 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 Needham and Cambridge. The current time is 04:26:12.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 32 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.14 liters (0.57 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Needham and Cambridge.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Needham to Cambridge is $2.03 (diesel $2.54).
Massachusetts gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.59 | $4.16 | $4.5 | $4.49 |
| Total | $2.03 | $2.35 | $2.54 | $2.54 |
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 Needham and Cambridge (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
