How far is Blandford, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Blandford, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
105.33 mi
01h 55m
Flight
94.09 mi
151.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.09 mi
Kilometers
151.42 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.33 mi
Kilometers
169.51 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 AM EDT
Return by in Blandford
Sun, Apr 19, 10:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blandford
2026-04-19T06:57
Arrive Cambridge
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blandford
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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Blandford
52.6 mi
00h 57m
To Cambridge
52.8 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Blandford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Russell as the closest live forecast in the Hampden County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Woronoco Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Woronoco Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Blandford Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Blandford Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    5.7 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    734 ft · 27 sec · Maple Street

  6. 6

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

    85 m · 15 sec · Orange Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    105 m · 12 sec · Elm Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Union Avenue

    2157 ft · 1 min · Union Avenue

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Elm Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Elm Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    577 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Friendlys Way

    108 m · 12 sec · Friendlys Way

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    785 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1454 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    89.8 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    2628 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

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

    872 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  18. 18

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Prospect Street

    2916 ft · 2 min · Prospect Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hampshire Street

    749 ft · 34 sec · Hampshire Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    614 ft · 30 sec · Cambridge Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Line Street

    1062 ft · 52 sec · Line Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blandford 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
89.8 mi · 85%
Blandford Road
2.76 mi · 3%
Woronoco Road
1.66 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.81 mi · 1%
North Elm Street
0.8 mi · 1%
River Street
0.75 mi · 1%
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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
94.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
00h 57m from Blandford
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blandford and Rain Showers Likely near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Blandford and 52.8 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.47 one way or $28.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Blandford and Rain Showers Likely near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blandford and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 94.09 mi (151.42 km).

Blandford

#1 Blandford

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,249
Coordinates42.1806500, -72.9273200
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.927435, 42.180449)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.07 L · about $14.47
Round trip
$28.94
7.44 gal · 28.14 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.47 $28.94
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.36 $32.71
Premium $4.80 $17.85 $35.70
Diesel $4.49 $16.70 $33.39

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Blandford and Cambridge. The current time is 06:57:22.

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.