How far is Cambridge, MA from East Pepperell, MA?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to East Pepperell, MA is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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.
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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 East Pepperell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and East Pepperell.
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Start on Leonard Avenue
81 m · 14 sec · Leonard Avenue
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Cambridge Street
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Turn straight
94 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Massachusetts Avenue
2 mi · 6 min · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn right onto Alewife Brook Parkway
2340 ft · 1 min · Alewife Brook Parkway
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Turn left onto Broadway
2555 ft · 47 sec · Broadway
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Turn straight onto Warren Street
2806 ft · 2 min · Warren Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Street
656 ft · 22 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Mystic Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Mystic Street
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Continue on Cambridge Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Cambridge Road
2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road
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Continue on Cambridge Street
1 km · 48 sec · Cambridge Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 3 North: Waltham, Lowell
945 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
626 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
1377 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Westford Road, Tyngsboro, Westford
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Westford Road, Westford
77 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Westford Road
2187 ft · 52 sec · Westford Road
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Turn right onto Dunstable Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Dunstable Road
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Continue on Lowell Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street
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Turn straight onto Main Street
2603 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Pleasant Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Lowell Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lowell Road
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Turn left onto Leighton Street
2525 ft · 1 min · Leighton Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Groton Street
41 m · 9 sec · Groton Street
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Turn left
45 m · 11 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 East Pepperell.
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.
US 3 North
Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
9.83 mi · 00h 12m
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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Pepperell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to East Pepperell?
The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Billerica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Cambridge and 19.1 miles from East Pepperell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Pepperell.
Stop Ideas Near Billerica
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 Billerica.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Haverhill station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and East Pepperell. Straight-line distance: 31.13 mi (50.1 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 East Pepperell
Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
| Population | 2,059 |
| Coordinates | 42.6653700, -71.5731200 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Pepperell (-71.57312, 42.66537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 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 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.94 | $11.87 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.48 | $12.96 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
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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