How far is Watertown, MA from Cambridge, MA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Watertown and Cambridge is 3.95 miles (6.36 km).
Flight distance from Watertown, MA to Cambridge, MA is 3.95 miles. Estimated flight time is .
Driving distance
The driving distance from Watertown, Massachusetts to Cambridge, Massachusetts is: 5.07 miles (8.16 km) by car.
Driving from Watertown to Cambridge will take approximately 00 hours 18 minutes.
#1 Watertown
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 36125 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°22'15"N 71°10'58"W |
| Latitude | 42.3709300 |
| Longitude | -71.1828300 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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 Watertown and Cambridge
The distance between Watertown 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 Watertown and Cambridge. The current time is 13:37:20.
| 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 0.68 liters (0.18 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Watertown and Cambridge.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Watertown to Cambridge is $0.64 (diesel $0.8).
Massachusetts gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.59 | $4.16 | $4.5 | $4.49 |
| Total | $0.64 | $0.74 | $0.8 | $0.8 |
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 November 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Watertown and Cambridge (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
