How far is Cambridge, MA from Leominster, MA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Leominster, MA is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.27 mi
01h 02m
Flight
34.92 mi
56.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.92 mi
Kilometers
56.2 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.27 mi
Kilometers
61.59 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leominster
Thu, Apr 23, 11:05 AM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-04-23T10:03
Arrive Leominster
Thu, Apr 23, 11:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Acton
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Cambridge
19.1 mi
00h 31m
To Leominster
19.2 mi
00h 31m

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
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Leonard Avenue

    81 m · 14 sec · Leonard Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    1.1 km · 3 min · Cambridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    33 m · 4 sec · Cambridge Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue

    49 m · 7 sec · Massachusetts Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Garden Street

    1679 ft · 1 min · Garden Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Concord Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Concord Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Brodette Memorial Circle

    14 m · 2 sec · Concord Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Avenue

    875 ft · 32 sec · Concord Avenue

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Alewife Brook Parkway

    1 km · 49 sec · Alewife Brook Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Concord Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Concord Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Concord Rotary

    124 m · 5 sec · Union Turnpike

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Union Turnpike

    3035 ft · 39 sec · Union Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Massachusetts Avenue

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on George W Stanton Highway

    1406 ft · 22 sec · George W Stanton Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Leominster Connector

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Leominster Connector

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Mechanic Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Mechanic Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Monument Square

    554 ft · 23 sec · Monument Square

  23. 23

    Turn left

    93 m · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    2 m · 1 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
11.2 mi · 29%
Concord Turnpike
8.01 mi · 21%
Massachusetts Avenue
6.27 mi · 16%
Cambridge Turnpike
3.33 mi · 9%
Concord Highway
2.88 mi · 8%
Leominster Connector
1.27 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Captain Isaac Davis Highway

Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

11.2 mi · 00h 15m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
34.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Acton
00h 31m from Cambridge
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cambridge and Partly Sunny near Leominster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Acton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Cambridge and 19.2 miles from Leominster.

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

The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Acton

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

24 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Back Bay station

33 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

33 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Leominster. Straight-line distance: 34.92 mi (56.2 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Leominster

The largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Population41,548
Coordinates42.5250900, -71.7597900
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge (-71.10561, 42.3751)
End: Leominster (-71.75979, 42.52509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.11 L · about $5.25
Round trip
$10.50
2.7 gal · 10.22 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.25 $10.50
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.94 $11.87
Premium $4.80 $6.48 $12.96
Diesel $4.49 $6.06 $12.12

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 Leominster. The current time is 10:03:02.

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.