How far is Cambridge, MA from Cotuit, MA?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Cotuit, MA is about 70 miles (112.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Cotuit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Cotuit.
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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
3.7 mi · 5 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 130: Sandwich, Mashpee
746 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right
47 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Forestdale Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Forestdale Road
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Turn left onto Cotuit Road
2.2 mi · 6 min · Cotuit Road
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Continue on Sandwich Cotuit Road
2189 ft · 1 min · Sandwich Cotuit Road
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Continue on Cotuit Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Cotuit Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cotuit Road
23 m · 4 sec · Cotuit Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Cotuit Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Cotuit Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Cotuit Road
871 ft · 25 sec · Cotuit Road
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Turn left onto Falmouth Road
110 m · 11 sec · Falmouth Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto School Street
127 m · 14 sec · School Street
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Turn left
64 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and Cotuit.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Cambridge and Mostly Sunny near Cotuit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Cotuit?
The road trip is about 70 miles (112.7 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 miles from Cambridge and 35 miles from Cotuit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.61 one way or $19.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Cambridge and Mostly Sunny near Cotuit.
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 Cotuit. Straight-line distance: 62.64 mi (100.81 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 Cotuit
Location in Massachusetts
| Population | 2,364 |
| Coordinates | 41.6167800, -70.4369700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cotuit (-70.43697, 41.61678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $10.86 | $21.72 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $11.85 | $23.71 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $11.09 | $22.17 |
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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