How far is Cambridge, MA from Becket, MA?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Becket, MA is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
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.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Becket.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Becket.
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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
38.1 mi · 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
80 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southampton Road
111 m · 8 sec · Southampton Road
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Continue on North Elm Street
2425 ft · 1 min · North Elm Street
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Turn right onto Notre Dame Street
2619 ft · 53 sec · Notre Dame Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Montgomery Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Street
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Continue on Montgomery Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Montgomery Road
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Continue on Main Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Main Road
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Continue on Montgomery Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Montgomery Road
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Turn left onto Worthington Road
1 mi · 2 min · Worthington Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1269 ft · 25 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Worthington Road
930 ft · 23 sec · Worthington Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Russell Road
8.2 mi · 11 min · Russell Road
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Continue on Chester Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Chester Road
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Take the exit slight right
85 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
6.3 mi · 12 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
157 m · 23 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
35 m · 7 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right
9 m · 2 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 Becket.
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 Becket.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Becket?
The road trip is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from Cambridge and 61.9 miles from Becket.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101 miles (162.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.96 one way or $33.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cambridge and Mostly Sunny near Becket.
Stop Ideas Near Warren
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 Warren.
Amherst, Massachusetts
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Becket. Straight-line distance: 101 mi (162.55 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 Becket
Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA
| Population | 1,707 |
| Coordinates | 42.3320300, -73.0828800 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
End: Becket (-73.08288, 42.33203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $16.96 | $33.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $19.17 | $38.34 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $20.92 | $41.85 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $19.57 | $39.14 |
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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