How far is Cambridge, MA from Centerville, MA?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Centerville, MA is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Centerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Centerville.
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Start on Leonard Avenue
81 m · 17 sec · Leonard Avenue
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Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1391 ft · 1 min · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Cambridge Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · Cambridge Street
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Merge slight left onto Monsignor O'Brien Highway
755 ft · 23 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway
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Continue on Charles River Dam Road
1832 ft · 1 min · Charles River Dam Road
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Take the exit straight toward I 93 South: Quincy, Logan Airport
2427 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
30.9 mi · 39 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on Pilgrim Highway
930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
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Continue on Sagamore Bridge
2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge
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Continue on Mid Cape Highway
10.1 mi · 14 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 149: Marston Mills, West Barnstable
1041 ft · 36 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Service Road
45 m · 3 sec · Service Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Service Road
2252 ft · 55 sec · Service Road
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Turn right onto Old Stage Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Old Stage Road
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Turn left onto Race Lane
127 m · 8 sec · Race Lane
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Continue on Old Stage Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Old Stage Road
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Turn slight right onto Main Street Centerville
158 m · 12 sec · Main Street Centerville
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Turn right onto Linden Avenue
17 m · 2 sec · Linden Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and Centerville.
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.
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.
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.
Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Cambridge and Rain near Centerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Centerville?
The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
South Duxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Cambridge and 35.7 miles from Centerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.40 one way or $20.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny around Cambridge and Rain near Centerville.
Stop Ideas Near South Duxbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Duxbury.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Centerville. Straight-line distance: 63.49 mi (102.18 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 Centerville
Centerville is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6487200, -70.3480800 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Centerville (-70.34808, 41.64872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $4.14 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $12.09 | $24.17 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $13.12 | $26.23 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $15.82 | $31.64 |
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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