How far is Cambridge, MA from Fairhaven, MA?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Fairhaven, MA is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52 miles (83.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Fairhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Fairhaven.
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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 right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 South: New Bedford
1173 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight
15.9 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
876 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Nash Road
1 km · 1 min · Nash Road
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Turn right onto Ashley Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Ashley Boulevard
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Highway
1 mi · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Dartmouth, Fairhaven
674 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Fairhaven
909 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight
1.6 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
1938 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
128 m · 9 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and Fairhaven.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Amvets Highway
Continue on Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 00h 27m
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 near Cambridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Fairhaven?
The road trip is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
West Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Cambridge and 30.9 miles from Fairhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52 miles (83.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Cambridge is Partly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Route 128 station
Back Bay station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Fairhaven. Straight-line distance: 52 mi (83.69 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 Fairhaven
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 16,103 |
| Coordinates | 41.6376000, -70.9036500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairhaven (-70.90365, 41.6376)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $9.59 | $19.17 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $10.46 | $20.92 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $9.78 | $19.57 |
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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