How far is Cambridge, MA from Bellingham, MA?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Bellingham, MA is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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.
A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Bellingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Bellingham.
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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
24.3 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
3008 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
2831 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 126: Medway, Bellingham
1449 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Hartford Avenue
1250 ft · 43 sec · Hartford Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and Bellingham.
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
24.3 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cambridge and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bellingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Bellingham?
The road trip is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Cambridge and 20.8 miles from Bellingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cambridge and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bellingham.
Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center
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 Framingham Center.
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Union Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 27.44 mi (44.16 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 Bellingham
Town of the United States
| Population | 17,336 |
| Coordinates | 42.0867600, -71.4745100 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bellingham (-71.47451, 42.08676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.46 | $12.93 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.05 | $14.11 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.60 | $13.19 |
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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