How far is Cambridge, MA from Amherst, MA?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Amherst, MA is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Amherst.
-
1
Start on Leonard Avenue
81 m · 14 sec · Leonard Avenue
-
2
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
667 ft · 31 sec · Cambridge Street
-
3
Turn left onto Ellery Street
1462 ft · 1 min · Ellery Street
-
4
Turn right onto Harvard Street
1268 ft · 59 sec · Harvard Street
-
5
Turn left onto Bow Street
145 m · 21 sec · Bow Street
-
6
Continue on DeWolfe Street
883 ft · 42 sec · DeWolfe Street
-
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Memorial Drive
1844 ft · 48 sec · Memorial Drive
-
8
Turn right onto Western Avenue
146 m · 18 sec · Western Avenue
-
9
Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road
1012 ft · 28 sec · Soldiers Field Road
-
10
Take the ramp right toward I 90: Mass Pike
1326 ft · 32 sec
-
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Worcester
2260 ft · 55 sec
-
12
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
51.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
16.1 mi · 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
1.3 km · 2 min
-
15
Turn right onto Thorndike Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street
-
16
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 60 sec · North Main Street
-
17
Continue on North Main Street
3028 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
-
18
Continue on Sykes Street
735 ft · 19 sec · Sykes Street
-
19
Turn left onto Palmer Street
59 m · 6 sec · Palmer Street
-
20
Continue on Palmer Road
1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road
-
21
Turn right onto Bridge Street
1629 ft · 34 sec · Bridge Street
-
22
Continue on Belchertown Street
2359 ft · 47 sec · Belchertown Street
-
23
Continue on South Liberty Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · South Liberty Street
-
24
Continue on North Washington Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street
-
25
Turn straight onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
-
26
Turn left onto Federal Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Federal Street
-
27
Continue on Federal Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · Federal Street
-
28
Continue on USMC League Highway
119 m · 6 sec · USMC League Highway
-
29
Continue on Belchertown Road
2 mi · 4 min · Belchertown Road
-
30
Continue on Belchertown Road
115 m · 13 sec · Belchertown Road
-
31
Continue on College Street
1.5 km · 2 min · College Street
-
32
Turn left onto South Pleasant Street
2191 ft · 50 sec · South Pleasant Street
-
33
Turn left onto Depot Road
137 m · 20 sec · Depot Road
-
34
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Depot Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and Amherst.
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 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 Cambridge and Mostly Sunny near Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Amherst?
The road trip is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.8 miles from Cambridge and 45.9 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cambridge and Mostly Sunny near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
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 Auburn.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 72.12 mi (116.07 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 Amherst
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 40,643 |
| Coordinates | 42.3672300, -72.5185200 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Amherst (-72.51852, 42.36723)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $12.60 | $25.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $14.25 | $28.49 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $15.55 | $31.10 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $14.54 | $29.08 |
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 13, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.