How far is Cambridge, MA from Hinsdale, MA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Hinsdale, MA is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.1 miles (166 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.18 mi
03h 01m
Flight
103.14 mi
165.98 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.14 mi
Kilometers
165.98 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.18 mi
Kilometers
209.51 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hinsdale
Tue, May 12, 10:50 PM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Wed, May 13, 1:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-05-12T19:49
Arrive Hinsdale
Tue, May 12, 10:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cambridge
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Warren
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Cambridge
65 mi
01h 30m
To Hinsdale
65.2 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    38.1 mi · 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton

    1.1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Southampton Road

    111 m · 8 sec · Southampton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Elm Street

    2425 ft · 1 min · North Elm Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Notre Dame Street

    2619 ft · 53 sec · Notre Dame Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Montgomery Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Montgomery Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Montgomery Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Main Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Montgomery Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montgomery Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Worthington Road

    7 mi · 12 min · Worthington Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Huntington Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Huntington Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old North Road

    21 m · 2 sec · Old North Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Old North Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Old North Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Old North Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Old North Road

  28. 28

    Continue on East Main Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · East Main Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Peru Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Peru Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Maple Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Main Street

    57 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
89.8 mi · 69%
Worthington Road
7.05 mi · 5%
Huntington Road
5.92 mi · 5%
Old North Road
5.38 mi · 4%
Main Road
5.2 mi · 4%
East Main Road
4.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

51.7 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
103.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
01h 30m from Cambridge
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cambridge and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Hinsdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65 miles from Cambridge and 65.2 miles from Hinsdale.

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

The direct path is about 103.1 miles (166 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.86 one way or $35.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cambridge and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Hinsdale.

Stop Ideas Near Warren

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

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

RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

32 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

35 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Hinsdale. Straight-line distance: 103.14 mi (165.98 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Hinsdale

City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,902
Coordinates42.4387000, -73.1253800
Altitude436
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge (-71.10561, 42.3751)
End: Hinsdale (-73.12538, 42.4387)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.39 L · about $17.86
Round trip
$35.71
9.18 gal · 34.78 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.86 $35.71
Mid-grade $4.40 $20.18 $40.36
Premium $4.80 $22.03 $44.05
Diesel $4.49 $20.60 $41.20

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge and Hinsdale. The current time is 19:49:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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