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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
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.
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Start on Leonard Avenue
81 m · 14 sec · Leonard Avenue
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
667 ft · 31 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Ellery Street
1462 ft · 1 min · Ellery Street
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Turn right onto Harvard Street
1268 ft · 59 sec · Harvard Street
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Turn left onto Bow Street
145 m · 21 sec · Bow Street
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Continue on DeWolfe Street
883 ft · 42 sec · DeWolfe Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Memorial Drive
1844 ft · 48 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
146 m · 18 sec · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road
1012 ft · 28 sec · Soldiers Field Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 90: Mass Pike
1326 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Worcester
2260 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
51.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
38.1 mi · 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
80 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southampton Road
111 m · 8 sec · Southampton Road
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Continue on North Elm Street
2425 ft · 1 min · North Elm Street
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Turn right onto Notre Dame Street
2619 ft · 53 sec · Notre Dame Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Montgomery Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Street
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Continue on Montgomery Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Montgomery Road
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Continue on Main Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Main Road
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Continue on Montgomery Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Montgomery Road
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Turn right onto Worthington Road
7 mi · 12 min · Worthington Road
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Continue on Huntington Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Huntington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old North Road
21 m · 2 sec · Old North Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old North Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Old North Road
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Continue on Old North Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Old North Road
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Continue on East Main Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · East Main Road
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Continue on Peru Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Peru Road
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Continue on Maple Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Maple Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
57 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Warren.
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
Springfield Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Hinsdale. Straight-line distance: 103.14 mi (165.98 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 Hinsdale
City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 1,902 |
| Coordinates | 42.4387000, -73.1253800 |
| Altitude | 436 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hinsdale (-73.12538, 42.4387)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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