How far is Cambridge, MA from Ashfield, MA?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Ashfield, MA is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
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.
Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Ashfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Ashfield.
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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
33 mi · 38 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke
1377 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 91: Holyoke, Springfield
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 91 North: Holyoke
1371 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Northampton, Easthampton
1053 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
48 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Mount Tom Road
2441 ft · 53 sec · Mount Tom Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Conz Street
46 m · 3 sec · Conz Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Conz Street
2465 ft · 56 sec · Conz Street
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Turn left onto Old South Street
675 ft · 18 sec · Old South Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Street
551 ft · 9 sec · South Street
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Continue on New South Street
556 ft · 12 sec · New South Street
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Merge slight right onto Main Street
51 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Elm Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Locust Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Locust Street
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street
43 m · 8 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
3078 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Haydenville Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Haydenville Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Street
2635 ft · 53 sec · North Street
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Continue on Ashfield Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Ashfield Road
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Continue on Williamsburg Road
5 mi · 9 min · Williamsburg Road
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Turn straight onto Conway Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Conway Road
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Continue on Main Street
1798 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Baptist Corner Road
48 m · 8 sec · Baptist Corner Road
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Turn right
57 m · 14 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 Ashfield.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Cambridge and Mostly Sunny near Ashfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Ashfield?
The road trip is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Fiskdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.4 miles from Cambridge and 59.6 miles from Ashfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.34 one way or $32.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cambridge and Mostly Sunny near Ashfield.
Stop Ideas Near Fiskdale
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 Fiskdale.
Union Station
Springfield Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Ashfield. Straight-line distance: 86.43 mi (139.09 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 Ashfield
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 1,720 |
| Coordinates | 42.5264700, -72.7884300 |
| Altitude | 378 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashfield (-72.78843, 42.52647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $16.34 | $32.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $18.47 | $36.93 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $20.16 | $40.31 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $18.85 | $37.70 |
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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