How far is Cambridge, MA from Lincoln, MA?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Lincoln, MA is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Lincoln.
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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
925 ft · 45 sec · Garden Street
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Turn left onto Mason Street
678 ft · 26 sec · Mason Street
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Turn right onto Brattle Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Brattle Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Auburn Street
1406 ft · 30 sec · Mount Auburn Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Belmont Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Belmont Street
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Continue on Trapelo Road
7.9 mi · 15 min · Trapelo Road
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Turn straight onto Sandy Pond Road
10 m · 1 sec · Sandy Pond Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sandy Pond Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and Lincoln.
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.
Trapelo Road
Continue on Trapelo Road
7.85 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Cambridge and Rain Showers near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Cambridge and 5.7 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.56 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Cambridge and Rain Showers near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Belmont
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 Belmont.
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 10.71 mi (17.24 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 Lincoln
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 6,993 |
| Coordinates | 42.4259300, -71.3039500 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln (-71.30395, 42.42593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.56 | $3.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.80 | $3.59 |
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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