How far is Cambridge, MA from Brewster, MA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Brewster, MA is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
86.1 mi
02h 02m
Flight
67.51 mi
108.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.51 mi
Kilometers
108.65 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.1 mi
Kilometers
138.56 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brewster
Tue, May 12, 10:29 PM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Wed, May 13, 12:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-05-12T20:26
Arrive Brewster
Tue, May 12, 10:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Plymouth
MA

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Cambridge
43 mi
01h 01m
To Brewster
43.1 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
Brewster Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
This Afternoon
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.8 mi · 31 min · Mid Cape Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 134 North: Dennis

    1815 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East West Dennis Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East West Dennis Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Airline Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Airline Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Satucket Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Satucket Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Stony Brook Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Stony Brook Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Harwich Road

    91 m · 6 sec · Harwich Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harwich Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
30.9 mi · 36%
Mid Cape Highway
22.8 mi · 26%
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 14%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 9%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.67 mi · 3%
Satucket Road
1.84 mi · 2%
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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
67.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 01m from Cambridge
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cambridge and Sunny near Brewster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Cambridge and 43.1 miles from Brewster.

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

The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.83 one way or $23.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cambridge and Sunny near Brewster.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plymouth, 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 Plymouth.

RAIL

Route 128 station

49 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

54 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

55 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

56 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Brewster. Straight-line distance: 67.51 mi (108.65 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Brewster

Town in Massachusetts

Population9,772
Coordinates41.7601100, -70.0828000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge (-71.10561, 42.3751)
End: Brewster (-70.0828, 41.76011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.5 L · about $11.83
Round trip
$23.65
6.08 gal · 23 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.83 $23.65
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.37 $26.73
Premium $4.80 $14.59 $29.18
Diesel $4.49 $13.64 $27.29

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge and Brewster. The current time is 20:26:51.

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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.