How far is Cambridge, MA from Duxbury, MA?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Duxbury, MA is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32 miles (51.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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 00h 56m.
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.
The most populous city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Duxbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Duxbury.
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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
20.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 14: Duxbury, Pembroke
985 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Congress Street
1135 ft · 25 sec · Congress Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Congress Street
32 m · 3 sec · Congress Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Congress Street
2141 ft · 43 sec · Congress Street
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Continue on West Street
1084 ft · 22 sec · West Street
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Keep slight right to continue on West Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Street
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Continue on Saint George Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Saint George Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
2243 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Holmes Place
33 m · 5 sec · Holmes Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Holmes Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and Duxbury.
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
20.7 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Cambridge and Mostly Sunny near Duxbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Duxbury?
The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Weymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Cambridge and 18.8 miles from Duxbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32 miles (51.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Cambridge and Mostly Sunny near Duxbury.
Stop Ideas Near Weymouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weymouth.
Route 128 station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Duxbury. Straight-line distance: 31.98 mi (51.46 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 Duxbury
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 15,932 |
| Coordinates | 42.0417700, -70.6722600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Duxbury (-70.67226, 42.04177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.17 | $10.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.38 | $12.77 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
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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