How far is Blackstone, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Blackstone, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
49.62 mi
01h 04m
Flight
33.26 mi
53.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.26 mi
Kilometers
53.53 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.62 mi
Kilometers
79.86 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM EDT
Return by in Blackstone
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blackstone
2026-04-22T22:56
Arrive Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blackstone
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
Southborough
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Blackstone
24.1 mi
00h 32m
To Cambridge
25.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mason Street

    15 m · 8 sec · Mason Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2061 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Blackstone Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Blackstone Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Providence Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Providence Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Providence Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Providence Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1778 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Milford Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Milford Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Mendon Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mendon Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Cedar Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1063 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 East: Framingham

    2321 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Turnpike Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Worcester Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East

    1600 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    19.1 mi · 24 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    2628 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

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

    872 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  22. 22

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Prospect Street

    2916 ft · 2 min · Prospect Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Hampshire Street

    749 ft · 34 sec · Hampshire Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    614 ft · 30 sec · Cambridge Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Line Street

    1062 ft · 52 sec · Line Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blackstone 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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
19.1 mi · 39%
I 495 North
8.84 mi · 18%
Turnpike Road
3.55 mi · 7%
Blackstone Street
3.29 mi · 7%
Providence Street
3.2 mi · 6%
Main Street
2.34 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

19.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southborough
00h 32m from Blackstone
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Blackstone 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 Blackstone to Cambridge?

The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Southborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Blackstone and 25.5 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.81 one way or $13.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Southborough

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

9 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

33 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blackstone and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 33.26 mi (53.53 km).

Blackstone

#1 Blackstone

Town in Virginia

Population9,209
Coordinates42.0178800, -71.5411700
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Mason Street (-71.541056, 42.017907)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.63 L · about $6.81
Round trip
$13.62
3.5 gal · 13.26 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.81 $13.62
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.69 $15.39
Premium $4.80 $8.40 $16.80
Diesel $4.49 $7.85 $15.71

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 Blackstone and Cambridge. The current time is 22:56:01.

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.