How far is Andover, MA from Cambridge, MA?
The driving distance from Andover, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Andover and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Andover and Cambridge.
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Start on Summer Street
133 m · 18 sec · Summer Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
1002 ft · 22 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Central Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Central Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Andover Street
3270 ft · 1 min · Andover Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Dascomb Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Dascomb Road
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
137 m · 9 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South: Boston
1134 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
16.4 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 38: Medford, Somerville
977 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Mystic Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Mystic Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Fellsway
843 ft · 20 sec · Fellsway
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Continue on McGrath Highway
1 km · 1 min · McGrath Highway
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Continue on McGrath Highway
960 ft · 19 sec · McGrath Highway
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1106 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
1079 ft · 38 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto Concord Avenue
673 ft · 35 sec · Concord Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Avenue
1429 ft · 1 min · Concord Avenue
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Turn right onto Beacon Street
550 ft · 26 sec · Beacon Street
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Turn left onto Cooney Street
90 m · 13 sec · Cooney Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Line Street
90 m · 19 sec · Line Street
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Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Andover and Cambridge.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 93 South
Merge slight left
16.4 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving Andover and Rain Showers near Cambridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Andover to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Andover and 11.7 miles from Cambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Andover and Rain Showers near Cambridge.
Stop Ideas Near Reading
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Reading.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Andover and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 19.64 mi (31.61 km).
#1 Andover
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 36,554 |
| Coordinates | 42.6584300, -71.1370000 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cambridge
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 119,192 |
| Coordinates | 42.3751000, -71.1056100 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.94 | $7.87 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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