How far is Cambridge, MA from Hanson, MA?
The estimated driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Hanson, MA is about 32 miles (51.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Hanson.
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.
Sunny leaving Cambridge and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Hanson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Hanson?
The road trip is about 32 miles (51.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Cambridge and 20.2 miles from Hanson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cambridge and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Hanson.
Stop Ideas Near Quincy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
Boston City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Quincy.
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Hanson. Straight-line distance: 23.72 mi (38.18 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 Hanson
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 10,951 |
| Coordinates | 42.0751000, -70.8800400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hanson (-70.88004, 42.0751)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.42 | $10.85 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
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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