How far is Cambridge, MA from Bourne, MA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Bourne, MA is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.3 mi
01h 27m
Flight
50.93 mi
81.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.93 mi
Kilometers
81.96 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.3 mi
Kilometers
98.65 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bourne
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 6:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-04-23T03:58
Arrive Bourne
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cambridge
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
North Pembroke
MA

Census designated place

From Cambridge
30.6 mi
00h 43m
To Bourne
30.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Cambridge Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Monsignor O'Brien Highway

    755 ft · 23 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Charles River Dam Road

    1832 ft · 1 min · Charles River Dam Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 93 South: Quincy, Logan Airport

    2427 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    30.9 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

    12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    1458 ft · 22 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore

    2869 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Sandwich Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Perry Avenue

    33 m · 5 sec · Perry Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Perry Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
30.9 mi · 50%
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 20%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 13%
Sandwich Road
3.7 mi · 6%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.67 mi · 4%
Cambridge Street
1.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

MA 3 South

Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

30.9 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Pembroke
00h 43m from Cambridge
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

North Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Cambridge and 30.6 miles from Bourne.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.40 one way or $16.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Cambridge is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near North Pembroke

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Pembroke, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Pembroke.

RAIL

Route 128 station

32 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

36 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

38 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Bourne. Straight-line distance: 50.93 mi (81.96 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Bourne

Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

Population19,743
Coordinates41.7412200, -70.5989200
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge (-71.10561, 42.3751)
End: Bourne (-70.59892, 41.74122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.19 L · about $8.40
Round trip
$16.80
4.32 gal · 16.38 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.40 $16.80
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.50 $19.00
Premium $4.80 $10.37 $20.73
Diesel $4.49 $9.69 $19.39

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge and Bourne. The current time is 03:58:59.

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.