How far is Barnstable, MA from Cambridge, MA?
The driving distance from Barnstable, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 73.9 miles (119 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barnstable and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barnstable and Cambridge.
-
1
Start on Bow Lane
56 m · 12 sec · Bow Lane
-
2
Turn left onto Hyannis Road
2765 ft · 55 sec · Hyannis Road
-
3
Continue on Phinneys Lane
1.3 mi · 2 min · Phinneys Lane
-
4
Turn right onto Iyannough Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Iyannough Road
-
5
Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI
1780 ft · 45 sec
-
6
Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
13.1 mi · 18 min · Mid Cape Highway
-
7
Continue on Sagamore Bridge
2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge
-
8
Continue on Pilgrim Highway
1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
-
9
Continue on Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway
-
10
Continue on I 93 North: Boston
8.4 mi · 11 min
-
11
Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.5 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward Storrow Drive
2408 ft · 59 sec
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 North: Leverett Circle, North Station
635 ft · 16 sec
-
14
Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway
65 m · 9 sec
-
15
Continue on Charles River Dam Road
1802 ft · 1 min · Charles River Dam Road
-
16
Continue on Monsignor O'Brien Highway
955 ft · 35 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway
-
17
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1.4 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Street
-
18
Turn right onto Line Street
1062 ft · 52 sec · Line Street
-
19
Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue
-
20
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barnstable and Cambridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pilgrims Highway
Continue on Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny near Cambridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barnstable to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 73.9 miles (119 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Barnstable and 37.3 miles from Cambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.15 one way or $20.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Cambridge is Partly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Kingston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kingston.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barnstable and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 62.34 mi (100.33 km).
#1 Barnstable
A town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 44,535 |
| Coordinates | 41.7001100, -70.2994700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $10.15 | $20.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $11.48 | $22.95 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $12.53 | $25.05 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $11.71 | $23.43 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.