How far is Cambridge, MA from Billerica, MA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Billerica, MA is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
19.35 mi
00h 33m
Flight
15.16 mi
24.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.16 mi
Kilometers
24.39 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.35 mi
Kilometers
31.14 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Billerica
Fri, Apr 10, 11:17 AM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Fri, Apr 10, 11:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-04-10T10:43
Arrive Billerica
Fri, Apr 10, 11:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cambridge
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Woburn
MA

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Cambridge
9.7 mi
00h 16m
To Billerica
9.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Leonard Avenue

    81 m · 14 sec · Leonard Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Cambridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    94 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Massachusetts Avenue

    2 mi · 6 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    2340 ft · 1 min · Alewife Brook Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Broadway

    2555 ft · 49 sec · Broadway

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Warren Street

    2806 ft · 2 min · Warren Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Street

    656 ft · 22 sec · Chestnut Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Mystic Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Mystic Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1 km · 48 sec · Cambridge Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 3 North: Waltham, Lowell

    945 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    626 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Concord Road, Billerica, Bedford

    2153 ft · 52 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Concord Road, Billerica

    86 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Concord Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Road

    1055 ft · 26 sec · Concord Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Cummings Street

    147 m · 16 sec · Cummings Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Boston Road

    48 m · 4 sec · Boston Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boston Road

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woburn
00h 16m from Cambridge
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cambridge and Sunny near Billerica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Woburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Cambridge and 9.7 miles from Billerica.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cambridge and Sunny near Billerica.

Stop Ideas Near Woburn

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 Woburn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.5 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 10.6 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 10.5 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 Woburn.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

4 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

15 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

16 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

16 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Billerica. Straight-line distance: 15.16 mi (24.39 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Billerica

Town in Massachusetts

Population43,021
Coordinates42.5584300, -71.2689500
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge (-71.10561, 42.3751)
End: Billerica (-71.26895, 42.55843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.58 L · about $2.65
Round trip
$5.29
1.36 gal · 5.16 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.65 $5.29
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.99 $5.98
Premium $4.80 $3.26 $6.53
Diesel $4.49 $3.05 $6.10

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge and Billerica. The current time is 10:43:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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