How far is Belvidere, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Belvidere, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.64 mi
00h 40m
Flight
20.51 mi
33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.51 mi
Kilometers
33 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.64 mi
Kilometers
42.88 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Wed, Apr 15, 1:29 AM EDT
Return by in Belvidere
Wed, Apr 15, 2:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belvidere
2026-04-15T00:49
Arrive Cambridge
Wed, Apr 15, 1:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Belvidere
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Wilmington
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

From Belvidere
14.1 mi
00h 20m
To Cambridge
12.6 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Starr Avenue

    600 ft · 32 sec · Starr Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hovey Street

    608 ft · 29 sec · Hovey Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wentworth Avenue

    2465 ft · 1 min · Wentworth Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Rogers Street

    2644 ft · 1 min · Rogers Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1509 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 North: Lawrence, Haverhill

    1754 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South: Boston

    2172 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 38: Medford, Somerville

    977 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Mystic Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mystic Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Fellsway

    843 ft · 20 sec · Fellsway

  13. 13

    Continue on McGrath Highway

    1 km · 1 min · McGrath Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on McGrath Highway

    960 ft · 19 sec · McGrath Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1106 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1079 ft · 38 sec · Prospect Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Concord Avenue

    673 ft · 35 sec · Concord Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Avenue

    1429 ft · 1 min · Concord Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Beacon Street

    550 ft · 26 sec · Beacon Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Cooney Street

    90 m · 13 sec · Cooney Street

  21. 21

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

    90 m · 19 sec · Line Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belvidere and Cambridge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 South
19.3 mi · 72%
I 495 North
4.42 mi · 17%
McGrath Highway
0.82 mi · 3%
Mystic Avenue
0.74 mi · 3%
Rogers Street
0.5 mi · 2%
Wentworth Avenue
0.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 93 South

Merge slight left

18.9 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
20.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilmington
00h 20m from Belvidere
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Belvidere and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wilmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Belvidere and 12.6 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Belvidere and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Wilmington

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 Wilmington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 14.1 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 14.2 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
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

5 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

22 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

24 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belvidere and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 20.51 mi (33 km).

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#1 Belvidere

Belvidere is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.6389800, -71.2897800
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Starr Avenue (-71.289331, 42.639079)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.56 L · about $3.66
Round trip
$7.31
1.88 gal · 7.12 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.66 $7.31
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.13 $8.27
Premium $4.80 $4.51 $9.02
Diesel $4.49 $4.22 $8.44

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Belvidere and Cambridge. The current time is 00:49:14.

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.