How far is Cambridge, MA from Greenfield, MA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Greenfield, MA is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.6 mi
02h 14m
Flight
77.53 mi
124.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.53 mi
Kilometers
124.77 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.6 mi
Kilometers
142.59 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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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 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenfield
Fri, Apr 10, 12:58 PM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Fri, Apr 10, 3:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-04-10T10:43
Arrive Greenfield
Fri, Apr 10, 12:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
Westminster
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Cambridge
44.2 mi
01h 07m
To Greenfield
44.4 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Greenfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Leonard Avenue

    81 m · 14 sec · Leonard Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    1.1 km · 3 min · Cambridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    33 m · 4 sec · Cambridge Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue

    49 m · 7 sec · Massachusetts Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Garden Street

    1679 ft · 1 min · Garden Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Concord Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Concord Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Brodette Memorial Circle

    14 m · 2 sec · Concord Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Avenue

    875 ft · 32 sec · Concord Avenue

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Alewife Brook Parkway

    1 km · 53 sec · Alewife Brook Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Concord Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Concord Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Concord Rotary

    124 m · 5 sec · Union Turnpike

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Union Turnpike

    3035 ft · 39 sec · Union Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Massachusetts Avenue

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on George W Stanton Highway

    1406 ft · 22 sec · George W Stanton Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    37.2 mi · 52 min · Concord Turnpike

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Public Works Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail

  25. 25

    Continue on French King Highway

    2003 ft · 43 sec · French King Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    1318 ft · 28 sec · Mohawk Trail

  27. 27

    Continue on French King Highway

    4.9 mi · 8 min · French King Highway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto French King Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · French King Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on High Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · High Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Main Street

    976 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

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
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
77.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westminster
01h 07m from Cambridge
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cambridge and Mostly Sunny near Greenfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Greenfield?

The road trip is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Cambridge and 44.4 miles from Greenfield.

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

The direct path is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cambridge and Mostly Sunny near Greenfield.

Stop Ideas Near Westminster

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Westminster and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westminster.

RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

43 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Framingham station

50 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

53 mi away
13 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Greenfield. Straight-line distance: 77.53 mi (124.77 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Greenfield

#2 Greenfield

City in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County

Population17,241
Coordinates42.5875900, -72.5995300
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge (-71.10561, 42.3751)
End: Greenfield (-72.59953, 42.58759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.83 L · about $12.18
Round trip
$24.35
6.26 gal · 23.66 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.18 $24.35
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.76 $27.53
Premium $4.80 $15.02 $30.04
Diesel $4.49 $14.05 $28.09

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge and Greenfield. The current time is 10:43:35.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.