How far is Cambridge, MA from Medford, MA?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Medford, MA is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3 miles (4.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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 15m.
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.
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Medford.
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Start on Leonard Avenue
81 m · 17 sec · Leonard Avenue
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Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1391 ft · 1 min · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Cambridge Street
740 ft · 38 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
2519 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1265 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto McGrath Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · McGrath Highway
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Continue on Fellsway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Fellsway
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Turn left onto Riverside Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue
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Continue on City Hall Mall
545 ft · 19 sec · City Hall Mall
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Turn right onto Salem Street
16 m · 1 sec · Salem Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Salem Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and Medford.
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.
Fellsway
Continue on Fellsway
1.33 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cambridge and Mostly Sunny near Medford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Medford?
The road trip is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Somerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from Cambridge and 2.3 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3 miles (4.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.62 one way or $1.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cambridge and Mostly Sunny near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Somerville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Somerville.
North Station
South Station
Back Bay station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Medford. Straight-line distance: 3 mi (4.82 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 Medford
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 60,847 |
| Coordinates | 42.4184300, -71.1061600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem Street (-71.106262, 42.418586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $0.62 | $1.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $0.70 | $1.41 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $0.77 | $1.54 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $0.72 | $1.44 |
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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