How far is Cambridge, MA from Baldwinville, MA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Baldwinville, MA is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52 miles (83.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.12 mi
01h 30m
Flight
52 mi
83.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52 mi
Kilometers
83.68 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.12 mi
Kilometers
91.93 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baldwinville
Mon, May 25, 10:22 AM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Mon, May 25, 11:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-05-25T08:52
Arrive Baldwinville
Mon, May 25, 10:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cambridge
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Harvard
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Cambridge
28.5 mi
00h 45m
To Baldwinville
28.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
72°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Leonard Avenue

    81 m · 14 sec · Leonard Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    1.1 km · 3 min · Cambridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    33 m · 4 sec · Cambridge Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue

    49 m · 7 sec · Massachusetts Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Garden Street

    1679 ft · 1 min · Garden Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Concord Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Concord Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Brodette Memorial Circle

    14 m · 2 sec · Concord Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Avenue

    875 ft · 32 sec · Concord Avenue

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Alewife Brook Parkway

    1 km · 49 sec · Alewife Brook Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Concord Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Concord Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Concord Rotary

    124 m · 5 sec · Union Turnpike

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Union Turnpike

    3035 ft · 39 sec · Union Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Massachusetts Avenue

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on George W Stanton Highway

    1406 ft · 22 sec · George W Stanton Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    15.4 mi · 22 min · Concord Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 68: Gardner, Hubbardston

    1451 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward American Legion Circle

    5 m · 1 sec · Timpany Boulevard

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto Timpany Boulevard

    84 m · 5 sec · Timpany Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Donlan Street

    122 m · 8 sec · Donlan Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Donlon Street

    60 m · 4 sec · Donlon Street

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2782 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Parker Street

    576 ft · 19 sec · Parker Street

  28. 28

    Continue on West Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Street

  29. 29

    Continue on State Road

    2 mi · 3 min · State Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Central Street

    952 ft · 22 sec · Central Street

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street

    147 m · 13 sec · Elm Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    72 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
23.4 mi · 41%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
11.2 mi · 20%
Massachusetts Avenue
6.27 mi · 11%
Cambridge Turnpike
3.33 mi · 6%
Concord Highway
2.88 mi · 5%
West Street
2.54 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

15.4 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
52 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harvard
00h 45m from Cambridge
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Cambridge and Chance Rain Showers near Baldwinville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Harvard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Cambridge and 28.6 miles from Baldwinville.

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

The direct path is about 52 miles (83.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.86 one way or $15.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Cambridge and Chance Rain Showers near Baldwinville.

Stop Ideas Near Harvard

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 Harvard and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

28 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

32 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

33 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

36 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Baldwinville. Straight-line distance: 52 mi (83.68 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Baldwinville

Village in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population2,028
Coordinates42.6084200, -72.0759100
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge (-71.10561, 42.3751)
End: Baldwinville (-72.07591, 42.60842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.63 L · about $7.86
Round trip
$15.72
4.04 gal · 15.26 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.86 $15.72
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.88 $17.76
Premium $4.80 $9.69 $19.39
Diesel $4.49 $9.07 $18.13

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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There is no time difference between Cambridge and Baldwinville. The current time is 08:52:15.

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.