How far is Cambridge, MA from Belvidere, MA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Belvidere, MA is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
28.84 mi
00h 41m
Flight
20.51 mi
33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.51 mi
Kilometers
33 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.84 mi
Kilometers
46.41 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belvidere
Wed, Apr 15, 3:19 AM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Wed, Apr 15, 4:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-04-15T02:38
Arrive Belvidere
Wed, Apr 15, 3:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 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
Wilmington
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

From Cambridge
14.4 mi
00h 20m
To Belvidere
14.4 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    740 ft · 36 sec · Cambridge Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    2519 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1265 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto McGrath Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · McGrath Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston

    63 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North, MA 38 North: Medford, Concord New Hampshire

    1509 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Mystic Avenue

    2646 ft · 57 sec · Mystic Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North: Lawrence, Concord New Hampshire

    2113 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Lowell

    1688 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 38: Lowell, Tewksbury

    1449 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    141 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Rogers Street

    2644 ft · 1 min · Rogers Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Wentworth Avenue

    2465 ft · 1 min · Wentworth Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hovey Street

    608 ft · 29 sec · Hovey Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Starr Avenue

    600 ft · 26 sec · Starr Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Starr Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
19.8 mi · 69%
I 495 South
4.88 mi · 17%
McGrath Highway
0.87 mi · 3%
Mystic Avenue
0.5 mi · 2%
Rogers Street
0.5 mi · 2%
Prospect Street
0.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Merge slight left

19.1 mi · 00h 22m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
20.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilmington
00h 20m from Cambridge
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Cambridge and Chance Rain Showers near Belvidere.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Wilmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Cambridge and 14.4 miles from Belvidere.

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

The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.97 one way or $7.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Cambridge and Chance Rain Showers near Belvidere.

Stop Ideas Near Wilmington

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 Wilmington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 14.3 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 14.4 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
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 14.3 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 Wilmington.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

5 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

22 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

24 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Belvidere. Straight-line distance: 20.51 mi (33 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
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#2 Belvidere

Belvidere is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.6389800, -71.2897800
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge (-71.10561, 42.3751)
End: Belvidere (-71.28978, 42.63898)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.85 L · about $3.97
Round trip
$7.94
2.04 gal · 7.7 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.97 $7.94
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.48 $8.97
Premium $4.80 $4.89 $9.79
Diesel $4.49 $4.58 $9.16

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 Belvidere. The current time is 02:38:16.

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.