How far is Cambridge, MA from Newburyport, MA?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Newburyport, MA is about 38 miles (61.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Essex 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 Newburyport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Newburyport.
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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
1.3 mi · 4 min · Cambridge Street
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Merge slight left onto Monsignor O'Brien Highway
755 ft · 28 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway
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Turn left onto Charlestown Avenue
1355 ft · 38 sec · Charlestown Avenue
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Continue on Austin Street
882 ft · 23 sec · Austin Street
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Turn right
42 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto New Rutherford Avenue
830 ft · 14 sec · New Rutherford Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge
1952 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight right
12.2 mi · 16 min
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Continue on Newbury Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
2611 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Newbury, West Newbury
1463 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Scotland Road, Newbury, Newburyport
123 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Scotland Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Scotland Road
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Continue on Parker Street
2867 ft · 59 sec · Parker Street
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Continue on Henry Graf Jr. Road
2490 ft · 56 sec · Henry Graf Jr. Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Low Street
853 ft · 19 sec · Low Street
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Turn right onto Johnson Street
1681 ft · 48 sec · Johnson Street
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Turn right onto High Street
814 ft · 21 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Boardman Street
782 ft · 39 sec · Boardman Street
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Turn right onto Atkinson Street
55 m · 8 sec · Atkinson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Atkinson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and Newburyport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cambridge and Mostly Sunny near Newburyport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Newburyport?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.2 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Danvers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Cambridge and 19 miles from Newburyport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cambridge and Mostly Sunny near Newburyport.
Stop Ideas Near Danvers
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Danvers.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Haverhill station
North Station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Newburyport. Straight-line distance: 32.38 mi (52.11 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 Newburyport
City in Massachusetts
| Population | 18,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.8125900, -70.8772800 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newburyport (-70.87728, 42.81259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $5.21 | $10.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.01 | $12.03 |
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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