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Distance from Harvard to Acton

Driving Distance
11 mi 17.7 km
Flying Distance
7.7 mi 12.4 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Harvard, Massachusetts to Acton, Massachusetts is 11 mi (17.7 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 7.7 mi (12.4 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 1 min

The estimated travel time by road is 13 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, short in a east direction. Average speeds around 32 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Harvard
Place Harvard
State/Province Massachusetts
Country US
Latitude 42.500092
Longitude -71.582844
GPS 42.500092° N, 71.582844° W
Local Time 5:01 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Acton
Place Acton
State/Province Massachusetts
Country US
Latitude 42.485093
Longitude -71.43284
GPS 42.485093° N, 71.43284° W
Local Time 5:01 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Harvard, Massachusetts to Acton, Massachusetts covers 11 mi (17.7 km) in a east direction. This secondary roads, short route typically takes 13 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (8.7-11.0 miles / 14-18 km).

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 32 mph (51 km/h).

Available Routes

MA-2 E
11 mi 13 minutes
Shortest Fastest
MA-111 S and MA-2 E
11 mi 14 minutes
MA-111 S/Massachusetts Ave
8.7 mi 16 minutes

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.