How far is Becket, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Becket, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
132.63 mi
02h 19m
Flight
101 mi
162.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101 mi
Kilometers
162.55 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.63 mi
Kilometers
213.44 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM EDT
Return by in Becket
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Becket
2026-04-23T02:25
Arrive Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Becket
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
Warren
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Becket
61.8 mi
01h 09m
To Cambridge
70.8 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    35 m · 7 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    6.4 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Chester Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Chester Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Route 20

    8 mi · 11 min · Route 20

  6. 6

    Continue on Russell Road

    975 ft · 28 sec · Russell Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Worthington Road

    1016 ft · 28 sec · Worthington Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    1269 ft · 25 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Worthington Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Worthington Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Montgomery Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montgomery Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Main Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Montgomery Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Montgomery Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Montgomery Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Notre Dame Street

    2619 ft · 59 sec · Notre Dame Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Elm Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · North Elm Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    577 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Friendlys Way

    108 m · 12 sec · Friendlys Way

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    785 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    1454 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    89.8 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  21. 21

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

    2628 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

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

    872 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  24. 24

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Prospect Street

    2916 ft · 2 min · Prospect Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Hampshire Street

    749 ft · 34 sec · Hampshire Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    614 ft · 30 sec · Cambridge Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Line Street

    1062 ft · 52 sec · Line Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Becket 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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
89.8 mi · 68%
Route 20
8.02 mi · 6%
Main Street
6.45 mi · 5%
Main Road
5.2 mi · 4%
Montgomery Road
4.34 mi · 3%
Chester Road
2.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

89.8 mi · 01h 45m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
101 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
01h 09m from Becket
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Becket and Partly Sunny near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Becket and 70.8 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 101 miles (162.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.21 one way or $36.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Becket and Partly Sunny near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Warren

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Warren, 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 Warren.

RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

32 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

35 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Becket and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 101 mi (162.55 km).

Becket

#1 Becket

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA

Population1,707
Coordinates42.3320300, -73.0828800
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.082952, 42.332033)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.68 gal
17.72 L · about $18.21
Round trip
$36.41
9.36 gal · 35.44 L
Estimated CO2
41.6 kg one way
Round trip: 83.2 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.21 $36.41
Mid-grade $4.40 $20.58 $41.16
Premium $4.80 $22.46 $44.92
Diesel $4.49 $21.00 $42.01

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 Becket and Cambridge. The current time is 02:25:48.

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.