How far is Cambridge, MA from Avon, MA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Avon, MA is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.8 mi
00h 38m
Flight
17.21 mi
27.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.21 mi
Kilometers
27.69 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.8 mi
Kilometers
33.48 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avon
Tue, Apr 14, 10:02 PM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Tue, Apr 14, 10:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-04-14T21:24
Arrive Avon
Tue, Apr 14, 10:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cambridge
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Milton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Cambridge
10.4 mi
00h 19m
To Avon
10.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Avon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Avon.

  1. 1

    Start on Leonard Avenue

    81 m · 17 sec · Leonard Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1391 ft · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Cambridge Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Monsignor O'Brien Highway

    755 ft · 23 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Charles River Dam Road

    1832 ft · 1 min · Charles River Dam Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 93 South: Quincy, Logan Airport

    2427 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Southeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Furnace, Brook Parkway, Quincy

    1461 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Willard Street

    145 m · 10 sec · Willard Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Willard Street

    31 m · 2 sec · Willard Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Willard Street

    593 ft · 12 sec · Willard Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Willard Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Willard Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Granite Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Granite Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Granite Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Granite Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Pond Street

    2968 ft · 59 sec · Pond Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    31 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and Avon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Expressway
6.79 mi · 33%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.67 mi · 13%
South Main Street
2.3 mi · 11%
Granite Street
2.26 mi · 11%
North Street
2.24 mi · 11%
Cambridge Street
1.58 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Expressway

Continue on Southeast Expressway

6.79 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
17.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 19m from Cambridge
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Cambridge and Mostly Sunny near Avon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Avon?

The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Cambridge and 10.4 miles from Avon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.84 one way or $5.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Cambridge and Mostly Sunny near Avon.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 6.5 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 6.4 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 6.5 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

8 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Avon. Straight-line distance: 17.21 mi (27.69 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Avon

#2 Avon

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population4,557
Coordinates42.1306600, -71.0411600
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge (-71.10561, 42.3751)
End: Avon (-71.04116, 42.13066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.78 L · about $2.84
Round trip
$5.68
1.46 gal · 5.56 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.84 $5.68
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.21 $6.42
Premium $4.80 $3.50 $7.01
Diesel $4.49 $3.28 $6.55

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge and Avon. The current time is 21:24:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.