How far is Cambridge, MA from Lexington, MA?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Lexington, MA is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Lexington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Lexington.
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Start on Leonard Avenue
81 m · 14 sec · Leonard Avenue
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
1.1 km · 3 min · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Cambridge Street
33 m · 4 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue
49 m · 7 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn right onto Garden Street
1679 ft · 1 min · Garden Street
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Continue on Concord Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Concord Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Brodette Memorial Circle
14 m · 2 sec · Concord Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Concord Avenue
875 ft · 32 sec · Concord Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Alewife Brook Parkway
1 km · 53 sec · Alewife Brook Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
3.2 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 4 North, MA 225 West: Lexington, Bedford
1168 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 4 North, MA 225 West: Lexington, Bedford, Boston
1378 ft · 34 sec
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Turn slight right onto Watertown Street
1642 ft · 28 sec · Watertown Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pleasant Street
11 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Pleasant Street
2589 ft · 50 sec · Pleasant Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn right
94 m · 23 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Cambridge and Sunny near Lexington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Lexington?
The road trip is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Cambridge and 4.6 miles from Lexington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.24 one way or $2.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cambridge and Sunny near Lexington.
Stop Ideas Near Arlington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arlington.
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 7.85 mi (12.64 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 Lexington
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 33,003 |
| Coordinates | 42.4473200, -71.2245000 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lexington (-71.2245, 42.44732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $1.24 | $2.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.41 | $2.81 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
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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