How far is Cambridge, MA from Medway, MA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Medway, MA is about 27.3 miles (44 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
27.35 mi
00h 52m
Flight
21.95 mi
35.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.95 mi
Kilometers
35.32 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.35 mi
Kilometers
44.01 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medway
Thu, Apr 16, 1:42 PM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 16, 2:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-04-16T12:49
Arrive Medway
Thu, Apr 16, 1:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Dedham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Cambridge
13.7 mi
00h 26m
To Medway
13.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Leonard Avenue

    81 m · 14 sec · Leonard Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    667 ft · 31 sec · Cambridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ellery Street

    1462 ft · 1 min · Ellery Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Harvard Street

    1268 ft · 59 sec · Harvard Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bow Street

    145 m · 21 sec · Bow Street

  6. 6

    Continue on DeWolfe Street

    883 ft · 42 sec · DeWolfe Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Memorial Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston University Bridge

    2224 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Mountfort Street

    1485 ft · 49 sec · Mountfort Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Saint Mary's Street

    883 ft · 40 sec · Saint Mary's Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Beacon Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Beacon Street

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto Chestnut Hill Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Chestnut Hill Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Boylston Street

    146 m · 22 sec · Boylston Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lee Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Clyde Street

    1660 ft · 34 sec · Clyde Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Newton Street

    1770 ft · 40 sec · Newton Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Grove Street

    1902 ft · 40 sec · Grove Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Park Circle

    86 m · 5 sec · Grove Street

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Grove Street

    912 ft · 22 sec · Grove Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Independence Drive

    2349 ft · 1 min · Independence Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 109 West: Westwood

    100 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Bridge Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  24. 24

    Continue on High Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · High Street

  25. 25

    Continue on County Street

    1 mi · 2 min · County Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    4.4 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Village Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Village Street

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Village Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Village Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Barber Street

    595 ft · 26 sec · Barber Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barber Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
109.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
High Street
5.23 mi · 19%
Main Street
4.41 mi · 16%
Village Street
4.15 mi · 15%
Beacon Street
2.37 mi · 9%
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
2.06 mi · 8%
Bridge Street
1.57 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

High Street

Continue on High Street

5.23 mi · 00h 08m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dedham
00h 26m from Cambridge
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Cambridge and Patchy Fog near Medway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.3 miles (44 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Dedham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Cambridge and 13.7 miles from Medway.

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

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Cambridge and Patchy Fog near Medway.

Stop Ideas Near Dedham

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 Dedham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.1 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 11 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 10 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 10.4 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

4 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

14 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

15 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

16 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Medway. Straight-line distance: 21.95 mi (35.32 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Medway

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population13,443
Coordinates42.1417600, -71.3967300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge (-71.10561, 42.3751)
End: Medway (-71.39673, 42.14176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.65 L · about $3.73
Round trip
$7.47
1.92 gal · 7.3 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.73 $7.47
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.22 $8.44
Premium $4.80 $4.61 $9.21
Diesel $4.49 $4.31 $8.62

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge and Medway. The current time is 12:49:53.

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.