How far is Cambridge, MA from Adams, MA?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Adams, MA is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104 miles (167.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Adams.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Adams.
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Start on Leonard Avenue
81 m · 14 sec · Leonard Avenue
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
667 ft · 31 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Ellery Street
1462 ft · 1 min · Ellery Street
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Turn right onto Harvard Street
1268 ft · 59 sec · Harvard Street
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Turn left onto Bow Street
145 m · 21 sec · Bow Street
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Continue on DeWolfe Street
883 ft · 42 sec · DeWolfe Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Memorial Drive
1844 ft · 48 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
146 m · 18 sec · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road
1012 ft · 28 sec · Soldiers Field Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 90: Mass Pike
1326 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Worcester
2260 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
51.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
29.7 mi · 34 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 33: Chicopee
1382 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left
1823 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right
41 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Montgomery Street
528 ft · 24 sec · Montgomery Street
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Turn sharp left onto Granby Road
41 m · 4 sec · Granby Road
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Turn right onto McKinstry Avenue
3126 ft · 1 min · McKinstry Avenue
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Turn right onto Grattan Street
2843 ft · 57 sec · Grattan Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1748 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on High Street
1196 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Resnic Boulevard
2159 ft · 46 sec · Resnic Boulevard
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Continue on West Franklin Street
3079 ft · 1 min · West Franklin Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northampton Street
3137 ft · 1 min · Northampton Street
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Turn left onto Easthampton Road West
2.3 mi · 3 min · Easthampton Road West
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Continue on Mountain Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Mountain Road
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Continue on Holyoke Street
1 mi · 2 min · Holyoke Street
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Continue on Cottage Street
1458 ft · 25 sec · Cottage Street
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Turn right onto Union Street
2031 ft · 41 sec · Union Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2972 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Glendale Street
2612 ft · 52 sec · Glendale Street
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Continue on Loudville Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Loudville Road
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Turn right onto Torrey Street
1612 ft · 33 sec · Torrey Street
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Continue on Glendale Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Glendale Road
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Continue on West Farms Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Farms Road
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Continue on Sylvester Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Sylvester Road
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Turn left onto Chesterfield Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Chesterfield Road
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Continue on East Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · East Street
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Continue on South Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Street
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Turn left onto Main Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Cummington Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Cummington Road
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Continue on Fairgrounds Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Fairgrounds Road
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Turn left onto Berkshire Trail
5.4 mi · 7 min · Berkshire Trail
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Continue on Marine Corps League Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Marine Corps League Highway
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Continue on Route 9
4.5 mi · 7 min · Route 9
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Turn right onto Savoy Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Savoy Road
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Continue on Windsor Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Windsor Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Road
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Continue on Savoy Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Savoy Road
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Continue on Orchard Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Orchard Street
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Continue on Center Street
819 ft · 18 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Park Street
1394 ft · 20 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto East Maple Street
94 m · 20 sec · East Maple Street
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Turn left onto Depot Street
59 m · 10 sec · Depot Street
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Turn right
23 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
100 m · 24 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and Adams.
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
51.7 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cambridge and Chance Rain Showers near Adams.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Adams?
The road trip is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km) and usually takes 03h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Cambridge and 68.7 miles from Adams.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104 miles (167.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.83 one way or $37.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cambridge and Chance Rain Showers near Adams.
Stop Ideas Near Palmer
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 Palmer.
Springfield Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Adams. Straight-line distance: 103.92 mi (167.25 km).
#1 Cambridge
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 119,192 |
| Coordinates | 42.3751000, -71.1056100 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Adams
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 7,955 |
| Coordinates | 42.6242500, -73.1176000 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Adams (-73.1176, 42.62425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.83 | $37.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $21.28 | $42.56 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $23.23 | $46.45 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $21.72 | $43.44 |
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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