How far is Ashfield, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Ashfield, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.42 mi
02h 12m
Flight
86.43 mi
139.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.43 mi
Kilometers
139.09 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.42 mi
Kilometers
176.1 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM EDT
Return by in Ashfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashfield
2026-04-22T22:32
Arrive Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fiskdale
MA

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Ashfield
59.6 mi
01h 06m
To Cambridge
49.8 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ashfield and Cambridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashfield and Cambridge.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Baptist Corner Road

    48 m · 12 sec · Baptist Corner Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1798 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Conway Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Conway Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Williamsburg Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Williamsburg Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Ashfield Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Ashfield Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Street

    2635 ft · 59 sec · North Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Haydenville Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Haydenville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    3078 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street

    25 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Locust Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Locust Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Elm Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Elm Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto New South Street

    556 ft · 10 sec · New South Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Street

    551 ft · 17 sec · South Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Old South Street

    675 ft · 18 sec · Old South Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Conz Street

    2477 ft · 49 sec · Conz Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Tom Road

    15 m · 1 sec · Mount Tom Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Mount Tom Road

    689 ft · 13 sec · Mount Tom Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY

    1.5 km · 3 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Worcester, Boston

    2734 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park

    2628 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park

    872 ft · 23 sec

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  30. 30

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Prospect Street

    2916 ft · 2 min · Prospect Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Hampshire Street

    749 ft · 34 sec · Hampshire Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    614 ft · 30 sec · Cambridge Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Line Street

    1062 ft · 52 sec · Line Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashfield and Cambridge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
36 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
84.6 mi · 77%
Mount Tom Road
11.2 mi · 10%
Williamsburg Road
4.99 mi · 5%
Ashfield Road
3.63 mi · 3%
Main Street
3.06 mi · 3%
North Main Street
1.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

84.6 mi · 01h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
86.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fiskdale
01h 06m from Ashfield
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Ashfield and Light Rain Likely near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ashfield to Cambridge?

The road trip is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km) and usually takes 02h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fiskdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.6 miles from Ashfield and 49.8 miles from Cambridge.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.02 one way or $30.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Ashfield and Light Rain Likely near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Fiskdale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fiskdale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fiskdale.

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

40 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

44 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

48 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashfield and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 86.43 mi (139.09 km).

Ashfield

#1 Ashfield

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population1,720
Coordinates42.5264700, -72.7884300
Altitude378
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Baptist Corner Road (-72.789175, 42.526598)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.86 gal
14.62 L · about $15.02
Round trip
$30.03
7.72 gal · 29.24 L
Estimated CO2
34.3 kg one way
Round trip: 68.6 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.02 $30.03
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.97 $33.94
Premium $4.80 $18.52 $37.05
Diesel $4.49 $17.32 $34.65

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashfield and Cambridge. The current time is 22:32:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.