How far is Cambridge, MA from Hamilton Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Hamilton Worcester, MA is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.72 mi
00h 54m
Flight
34.8 mi
56.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.8 mi
Kilometers
56.01 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.72 mi
Kilometers
63.92 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton Worcester
Fri, Nov 6, 3:35 PM EST
Return by in Cambridge
Fri, Nov 6, 4:30 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-11-06T14:40
Arrive Hamilton Worcester
Fri, Nov 6, 3:35 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cambridge
9:30 PM EST
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
Framingham Center
MA

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

From Cambridge
19.8 mi
00h 27m
To Hamilton Worcester
19.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Hamilton Worcester.

  1. 1

    Start on Leonard Avenue

    81 m · 14 sec · Leonard Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    667 ft · 31 sec · Cambridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ellery Street

    1462 ft · 1 min · Ellery Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Harvard Street

    1268 ft · 59 sec · Harvard Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bow Street

    145 m · 21 sec · Bow Street

  6. 6

    Continue on DeWolfe Street

    883 ft · 42 sec · DeWolfe Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Memorial Drive

    1844 ft · 48 sec · Memorial Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    146 m · 18 sec · Western Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road

    1012 ft · 28 sec · Soldiers Field Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 90: Mass Pike

    1326 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Worcester

    2260 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    34 mi · 41 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester

    1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    53 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 53 sec · Grafton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Grafton Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Grafton Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Trahan Avenue

    1672 ft · 1 min · Trahan Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cohasset Street

    151 m · 22 sec · Cohasset Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Hilton Avenue

    132 m · 24 sec · Hilton Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left

    5 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and Hamilton Worcester.

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
34 mi · 86%
Grafton Street
1.87 mi · 5%
MA 122
0.66 mi · 2%
I 90 West
0.43 mi · 1%
Grafton Road
0.4 mi · 1%
Memorial Drive
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

34 mi · 00h 41m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
34.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 27m from Cambridge
Leave By
4:40 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Cambridge and Light Rain near Hamilton Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Hamilton Worcester?

The road trip is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Cambridge and 19.9 miles from Hamilton Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Cambridge and Light Rain near Hamilton Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Framingham Center, 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 Framingham Center.

RAIL

Framingham station

3 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

26 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Hamilton Worcester. Straight-line distance: 34.8 mi (56.01 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hamilton Worcester

Hamilton Worcester is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.2562000, -71.7675700
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge (-71.10561, 42.3751)
End: Hamilton Worcester (-71.76757, 42.2562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.31 L · about $5.80
Round trip
$11.60
2.8 gal · 10.62 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $5.80 $11.60
Mid-grade $4.82 $6.74 $13.48
Premium $5.23 $7.32 $14.63
Diesel $6.30 $8.82 $17.65

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge and Hamilton Worcester. The current time is 14:40:46.

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.