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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
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.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Maple Street
35 m · 7 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
6.4 mi · 12 min · Main Street
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Continue on Chester Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Chester Road
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Continue on Route 20
8 mi · 11 min · Route 20
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Continue on Russell Road
975 ft · 28 sec · Russell Road
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Turn left onto Worthington Road
1016 ft · 28 sec · Worthington Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1269 ft · 25 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Worthington Road
1 mi · 2 min · Worthington Road
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Turn right onto Montgomery Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Montgomery Road
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Continue on Main Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Main Road
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Continue on Montgomery Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Montgomery Road
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Continue on Montgomery Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Street
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Turn left onto Notre Dame Street
2619 ft · 59 sec · Notre Dame Street
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
2563 ft · 1 min · North Elm Street
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Turn right
577 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Friendlys Way
108 m · 12 sec · Friendlys Way
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Continue straight
785 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
1454 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
89.8 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
2628 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
872 ft · 23 sec
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Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street
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Continue on River Street
1.2 km · 2 min · River Street
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Continue on Prospect Street
2916 ft · 2 min · Prospect Street
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Turn left onto Hampshire Street
749 ft · 34 sec · Hampshire Street
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Continue on Cambridge Street
614 ft · 30 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn right onto Line Street
1062 ft · 52 sec · Line Street
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Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Warren.
Amherst, Massachusetts
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Springfield Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Becket and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 101 mi (162.55 km).
#1 Becket
Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA
| Population | 1,707 |
| Coordinates | 42.3320300, -73.0828800 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| 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: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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