How far is Cambridge, MA from Hull, MA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Hull, MA is about 26 miles (41.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
25.99 mi
00h 50m
Flight
11.29 mi
18.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.29 mi
Kilometers
18.17 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.99 mi
Kilometers
41.82 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hull
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-04-23T01:11
Arrive Hull
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Quincy
MA

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From Cambridge
13 mi
00h 25m
To Hull
13 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Leonard Avenue

    81 m · 17 sec · Leonard Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1391 ft · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Cambridge Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Monsignor O'Brien Highway

    755 ft · 23 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Charles River Dam Road

    1832 ft · 1 min · Charles River Dam Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 93 South: Quincy, Logan Airport

    2427 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 34 sec · Hancock Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Street

    67 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street

    138 m · 8 sec · Washington Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Fore River Bridge

    1767 ft · 2 min · Fore River Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Broad Cove Road

    3272 ft · 55 sec · Broad Cove Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Otis Street

    2931 ft · 1 min · Otis Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Summer Street

    848 ft · 15 sec · Summer Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Rotary Circle

    86 m · 5 sec · Summer Street

  26. 26

    Exit the rotary onto Summer Street

    2472 ft · 1 min · Summer Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Rockland Street

    1567 ft · 29 sec · Rockland Street

  28. 28

    Continue on George Washington Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · George Washington Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto Hull Shore Drive

    2193 ft · 46 sec · Hull Shore Drive

  30. 30

    Continue on Nantasket Avenue

    1307 ft · 26 sec · Nantasket Avenue

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Nantasket Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Nantasket Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Fitzpatrick Way

    2789 ft · 56 sec · Fitzpatrick Way

  33. 33

    Continue on Nantasket Avenue

    1269 ft · 31 sec · Nantasket Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on Spring Street

    2480 ft · 50 sec · Spring Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Main Street

    121 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Vautrinot Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Vautrinot Avenue

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vautrinot Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
37 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
142.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 15%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.67 mi · 10%
Nantasket Avenue
2.64 mi · 10%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 9%
Bridge Street
1.73 mi · 7%
Washington Street
1.72 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Expressway

Continue on Southeast Expressway

3.82 mi · 00h 05m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
11.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
00h 25m from Cambridge
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cambridge and Partly Sunny near Hull.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26 miles (41.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 13 miles from Cambridge and 13 miles from Hull.

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

The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cambridge and Partly Sunny near Hull.

Stop Ideas Near Quincy

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 Quincy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 8.2 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 8.2 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Back Bay station

12 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

12 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Route 128 station

13 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Hull. Straight-line distance: 11.29 mi (18.17 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Hull

Peninsula town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population10,484
Coordinates42.3020400, -70.9078200
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge (-71.10561, 42.3751)
End: Hull (-70.90782, 42.30204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.47 L · about $3.58
Round trip
$7.16
1.84 gal · 6.94 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.58 $7.16
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.05 $8.09
Premium $4.80 $4.42 $8.83
Diesel $4.49 $4.13 $8.26

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge and Hull. The current time is 01:11:24.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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