How far is Cambridge, MA from Attleboro, MA?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Attleboro, MA is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Attleboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Attleboro.
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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
1.6 km · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston University Bridge
2224 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Mountfort Street
1485 ft · 49 sec · Mountfort Street
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Turn right onto Saint Mary's Street
883 ft · 40 sec · Saint Mary's Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beacon Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Beacon Street
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Turn sharp left onto Chestnut Hill Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Chestnut Hill Avenue
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Turn left onto Boylston Street
146 m · 22 sec · Boylston Street
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Turn right onto Lee Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Street
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Continue on Clyde Street
1660 ft · 34 sec · Clyde Street
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Turn right onto Newton Street
1770 ft · 40 sec · Newton Street
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Continue on Grove Street
1902 ft · 40 sec · Grove Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Park Circle
86 m · 5 sec · Grove Street
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Exit the rotary onto Grove Street
912 ft · 22 sec · Grove Street
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Continue on Independence Drive
2349 ft · 1 min · Independence Drive
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Turn right onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
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Continue on Providence Highway
2.5 mi · 5 min · Providence Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, US 1 North: Canton, Providence Rhode Island
1835 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
21.7 mi · 26 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward North Attleboro, Attleboro
1572 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left
55 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Robert F. Toner Boulevard
1850 ft · 43 sec · Robert F. Toner Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Turn right
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
50 m · 12 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 Attleboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
21.7 mi · 00h 26m
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 Cloudy leaving Cambridge and Mostly Cloudy near Attleboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Attleboro?
The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Cambridge and 19.3 miles from Attleboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cambridge and Mostly Cloudy near Attleboro.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canton.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Attleboro. Straight-line distance: 31.14 mi (50.12 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 Attleboro
A city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 45,444 |
| Coordinates | 41.9445400, -71.2856100 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Attleboro (-71.28561, 41.94454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.53 | $13.05 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.10 | $12.21 |
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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