How far is Cambridge, MA from Chicopee, MA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Chicopee, MA is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
86.12 mi
01h 50m
Flight
78.39 mi
126.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.39 mi
Kilometers
126.16 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.12 mi
Kilometers
138.59 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chicopee
Sat, Apr 18, 2:48 PM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Sat, Apr 18, 4:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-04-18T12:58
Arrive Chicopee
Sat, Apr 18, 2:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Auburn
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Cambridge
43 mi
00h 55m
To Chicopee
43.1 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Leonard Avenue

    81 m · 14 sec · Leonard Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    667 ft · 31 sec · Cambridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ellery Street

    1462 ft · 1 min · Ellery Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Harvard Street

    1268 ft · 59 sec · Harvard Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bow Street

    145 m · 21 sec · Bow Street

  6. 6

    Continue on DeWolfe Street

    883 ft · 42 sec · DeWolfe Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Memorial Drive

    1844 ft · 48 sec · Memorial Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    146 m · 18 sec · Western Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road

    1012 ft · 28 sec · Soldiers Field Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 90: Mass Pike

    1326 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Worcester

    2260 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    146 m · 7 sec · Springfield Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Ludlow, Chicopee Falls

    1362 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Technology Drive

    804 ft · 17 sec · Technology Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1580 ft · 46 sec · Church Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    658 ft · 19 sec · Grove Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Front Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Front Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
79.3 mi · 92%
East Main Street
1.72 mi · 2%
Front Street
1.42 mi · 2%
I 291
0.52 mi · 1%
I 90 West
0.43 mi
Memorial Drive
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

51.7 mi · 01h 01m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
78.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 55m from Cambridge
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cambridge and Mostly Cloudy near Chicopee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Cambridge and 43.1 miles from Chicopee.

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

The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 2:50 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 Mostly Cloudy near Chicopee.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

54 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

57 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Chicopee. Straight-line distance: 78.39 mi (126.16 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Chicopee

The most populous city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.

Population54,825
Coordinates42.1487000, -72.6078700
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge (-71.10561, 42.3751)
End: Chicopee (-72.60787, 42.1487)

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge and Chicopee. The current time is 12:58:34.

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.