How far is Cambridge, MA from Ashland, MA?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Ashland, MA is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Ashland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Ashland.
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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
13.7 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
87 m · 10 sec
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Continue on MA 30: Natick, Framingham
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 West: Framingham
1268 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Cochituate Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Cochituate Road
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Turn slight left onto Concord Street
2286 ft · 44 sec · Concord Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Concord Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Concord Street
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Turn right onto Waverly Street
2349 ft · 1 min · Waverly Street
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Turn right onto Fountain Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · Fountain Street
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Continue on Front Street
2950 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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Turn right onto Concord Street
51 m · 10 sec · Concord Street
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Turn right
35 m · 8 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 Ashland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
13.7 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving Cambridge and Rain Showers near Ashland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Ashland?
The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Cambridge and 11.4 miles from Ashland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Cambridge and Rain Showers near Ashland.
Stop Ideas Near Weston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weston.
Framingham station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 19.9 mi (32.03 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 Ashland
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 17,887 |
| Coordinates | 42.2612100, -71.4634000 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashland (-71.4634, 42.26121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.64 | $7.27 |
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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