How far is Cambridge, MA from North Scituate, MA?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to North Scituate, MA is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 47m.
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.
A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and North Scituate.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and North Scituate.
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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 · 23 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway
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Continue on Charles River Dam Road
1832 ft · 1 min · Charles River Dam Road
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Take the exit straight toward I 93 South: Quincy, Logan Airport
2427 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
1146 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard
624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard
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Take the exit straight
1514 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street
1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street
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Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension
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Turn left onto Adams Street
1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street
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Turn straight onto Hancock Street
1335 ft · 34 sec · Hancock Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Street
67 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street
138 m · 8 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Fore River Bridge
1767 ft · 2 min · Fore River Bridge
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Continue on Bridge Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Continue on Broad Cove Road
3272 ft · 55 sec · Broad Cove Road
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Continue on Otis Street
2931 ft · 1 min · Otis Street
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Continue on Summer Street
848 ft · 15 sec · Summer Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rotary Circle
41 m · 2 sec · Justice Cushing Way
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Exit the rotary onto Justice Cushing Way
1.9 mi · 3 min · Justice Cushing Way
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Continue on Chief Justice Cushing Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Chief Justice Cushing Highway
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Continue on King Street
3112 ft · 56 sec · King Street
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Continue on Chief Justice Cushing Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Chief Justice Cushing Highway
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Turn left onto Henry Turner Bailey Road
2288 ft · 54 sec · Henry Turner Bailey Road
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Continue on Gannett Road
49 m · 8 sec · Gannett Road
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Turn right
31 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and North Scituate.
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.
Southeast Expressway
Continue on Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 00h 05m
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 North Scituate.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to North Scituate?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Cambridge and 12.6 miles from North Scituate.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cambridge and Mostly Sunny near North Scituate.
Stop Ideas Near Quincy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Quincy.
Back Bay station
South Station
Route 128 station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and North Scituate. Straight-line distance: 19.59 mi (31.53 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 North Scituate
North Scituate is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.2189900, -70.7856000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Scituate (-70.7856, 42.21899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.12 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
| Premium | $5.21 | $4.59 | $9.17 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
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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