How far is Attleboro, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Attleboro, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.58 mi
00h 54m
Flight
31.14 mi
50.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.14 mi
Kilometers
50.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.58 mi
Kilometers
71.74 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Sat, Apr 18, 6:41 PM EDT
Return by in Attleboro
Sat, Apr 18, 7:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Attleboro
2026-04-18T17:46
Arrive Cambridge
Sat, Apr 18, 6:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Attleboro
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
Norwood
MA

Town and census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

From Attleboro
20.8 mi
00h 27m
To Cambridge
23.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    11 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Robert F. Toner Boulevard

    105 m · 12 sec · Robert F. Toner Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Boston

    1649 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    18.5 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Boston

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Yankee Division Highway

    14.7 mi · 20 min · Yankee Division Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Storrow Drive

    2408 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 North: Leverett Circle, North Station

    635 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway

    65 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Charles River Dam Road

    1802 ft · 1 min · Charles River Dam Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Monsignor O'Brien Highway

    955 ft · 35 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Line Street

    1062 ft · 52 sec · Line Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Attleboro 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
18.8 mi · 42%
Yankee Division Highway
14.7 mi · 33%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.49 mi · 6%
North Main Street
1.84 mi · 4%
Cambridge Street
1.42 mi · 3%
I 93 North
0.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

18.5 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwood
00h 27m from Attleboro
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Attleboro and Mostly Cloudy near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Norwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Attleboro and 23.8 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Attleboro and Mostly Cloudy near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Norwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Norwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.8 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

4 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

20 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

20 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

21 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Attleboro and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 31.14 mi (50.12 km).

Attleboro

#1 Attleboro

A city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population45,444
Coordinates41.9445400, -71.2856100
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.284991, 41.944584)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.95 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.21
3.14 gal · 11.9 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.11 $12.21
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.90 $13.81
Premium $4.80 $7.53 $15.07
Diesel $4.49 $7.05 $14.09

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Attleboro and Cambridge. The current time is 17:46:54.

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.