Distance between Newton MA and Cambridge MA

The distance from Newton to Cambridge is 7 miles by road. Road takes approximately 12 minutes and goes through Watertown and Somerville.

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Shortest distance by air	6 mi ✈️
Car route length	7.5 mi 🚗
Driving time	12 min
Fuel amount	0.3 gal
Fuel cost	1 USD

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Point	Distance	Time	Fuel
Newton	0 mi	0:00 00 min	0.0 gal
MA 16 3 mi, 04 min
Watertown	3 mi	0:04 04 min	0.1 gal
MA 16 4 mi, 07 min
Cambridge	7 mi	0:12 12 min	0.2 gal

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Newton to Cambridge?

Fuel cost: 1 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 7.5 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.88 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Newton to Cambridge?

Driving time: 12 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

4 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 4 min
3 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 5 min
1 mi with a maximum speed 25 mph = 1 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Newton to Cambridge by land?

The distance between Newton and Cambridge is 7.5 mi by road.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Newton and Cambridge respectively.

What city is halfway between Newton and Cambridge?

The halfway point between Newton and Cambridge is Watertown. It is located about 1 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Watertown to Newton is 3 mi and driving will take about 4 min. The road between Watertown and Cambridge has length 4 mi and will take approximately 7 min.

Where is Newton in relation to Cambridge?

Newton is located 6 mi south-west of Cambridge.

Newton has geographic coordinates: latitude 42.33704, longitude -71.20922.

Cambridge has geographic coordinates: latitude 42.3751, longitude -71.10562.

Which highway goes from Newton to Cambridge?

The route from Newton to Cambridge follows MA 16.