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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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.
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Start on Leonard Avenue
81 m · 14 sec · Leonard Avenue
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Cambridge Street
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Turn straight
94 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Massachusetts Avenue
2 mi · 6 min · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn right onto Alewife Brook Parkway
2340 ft · 1 min · Alewife Brook Parkway
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Turn left onto Broadway
2555 ft · 49 sec · Broadway
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Turn straight onto Warren Street
2806 ft · 2 min · Warren Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Street
656 ft · 22 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Mystic Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Mystic Street
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Continue on Cambridge Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Cambridge Road
2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road
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Continue on Cambridge Street
1 km · 48 sec · Cambridge Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 3 North: Waltham, Lowell
945 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
626 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
1377 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Concord Road, Billerica, Bedford
2153 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Concord Road, Billerica
86 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Concord Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Concord Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Concord Road
1055 ft · 26 sec · Concord Road
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Continue on Cummings Street
147 m · 16 sec · Cummings Street
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Turn left onto Boston Road
48 m · 4 sec · Boston Road
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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.
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.
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.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woburn.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Billerica. Straight-line distance: 15.16 mi (24.39 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 Billerica
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 43,021 |
| Coordinates | 42.5584300, -71.2689500 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Billerica (-71.26895, 42.55843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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