How far is Baldwinville, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Baldwinville, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52 miles (83.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
58.9 mi
01h 16m
Flight
52 mi
83.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52 mi
Kilometers
83.68 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.9 mi
Kilometers
94.79 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Mon, May 25, 9:12 AM EDT
Return by in Baldwinville
Mon, May 25, 10:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baldwinville
2026-05-25T07:56
Arrive Cambridge
Mon, May 25, 9:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baldwinville
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
Harvard
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Baldwinville
28.5 mi
00h 38m
To Cambridge
30.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    72 m · 12 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    147 m · 14 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Central Street

    952 ft · 19 sec · Central Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Road

    1 mi · 2 min · State Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on State Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Nichols Street

    1584 ft · 51 sec · Nichols Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Baker Street

    550 ft · 15 sec · Baker Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Willow Street

    115 m · 13 sec · Willow Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    623 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Timpany Boulevard

    636 ft · 13 sec · Timpany Boulevard

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Timpany Boulevard

    537 ft · 11 sec · Timpany Boulevard

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward American Legion Circle

    793 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary

    1412 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    14.2 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Union Turnpike

    3019 ft · 2 min · Union Turnpike

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary

    100 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  22. 22

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

  23. 23

    Continue on Concord Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn

    144 m · 14 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1781 ft · 51 sec · Alewife Brook Parkway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Somerville Avenue

    1177 ft · 54 sec · Somerville Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Beacon Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Beacon Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Cooney Street

    90 m · 13 sec · Cooney Street

  31. 31

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

    90 m · 19 sec · Line Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baldwinville 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
33 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
19.8 mi · 34%
American Legion Circle
14.6 mi · 25%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.26 mi · 11%
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.51 mi · 6%
Concord Highway
3.43 mi · 6%
West Street
2.47 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Circle

Merge slight left

14.2 mi · 00h 20m

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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
52 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harvard
00h 38m from Baldwinville
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Baldwinville 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 Baldwinville to Cambridge?

The road trip is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Harvard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Baldwinville and 30.4 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 52 miles (83.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.09 one way or $16.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Baldwinville and Light Rain Likely near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Harvard

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 Harvard and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

28 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

32 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

33 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

36 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baldwinville and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 52 mi (83.68 km).

Baldwinville

#1 Baldwinville

Village in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population2,028
Coordinates42.6084200, -72.0759100
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Street (-72.075912, 42.608481)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.87 L · about $8.09
Round trip
$16.18
4.16 gal · 15.74 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.09 $16.18
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.15 $18.29
Premium $4.80 $9.98 $19.96
Diesel $4.49 $9.34 $18.67

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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There is no time difference between Baldwinville and Cambridge. The current time is 07:56:13.

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.