How far is Cambridge, MA from Dennis Port, MA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Dennis Port, MA is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
82.83 mi
01h 57m
Flight
70.48 mi
113.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.48 mi
Kilometers
113.42 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.83 mi
Kilometers
133.3 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dennis Port
Wed, Apr 15, 9:23 PM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Wed, Apr 15, 11:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-04-15T19:26
Arrive Dennis Port
Wed, Apr 15, 9:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Plymouth
MA

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Cambridge
41.4 mi
00h 58m
To Dennis Port
41.4 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
Dennis Port Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
This Afternoon
Using Chatham as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Dennis Port.

  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

    22.5 mi · 31 min · Mid Cape Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 134 South: West Harwich, Dennisport

    1362 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East West Dennis Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · East West Dennis Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Upper County Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Upper County Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    3090 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lower County Road

    672 ft · 14 sec · Lower County Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Sea Street

    550 ft · 24 sec · Sea Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sea Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
30.9 mi · 37%
Mid Cape Highway
22.5 mi · 27%
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 15%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 10%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.67 mi · 3%
Upper County 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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
70.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 58m from Cambridge
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Cambridge and Mostly Sunny near Dennis Port.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Dennis Port?

The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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 41.4 miles from Cambridge and 41.4 miles from Dennis Port.

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

The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 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 Dennis Port.

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 Dennis Port. Straight-line distance: 70.48 mi (113.42 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Dennis Port

#2 Dennis Port

Census designated place

Population3,162
Coordinates41.6584500, -70.1286300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge (-71.10561, 42.3751)
End: Dennis Port (-70.12863, 41.65845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.06 L · about $11.36
Round trip
$22.72
5.84 gal · 22.12 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.36 $22.72
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.84 $25.68
Premium $4.80 $14.01 $28.03
Diesel $4.49 $13.10 $26.21

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge and Dennis Port. The current time is 19:26:46.

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.