How far is Cambridge, MA from Oakham, MA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Oakham, MA is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
58.31 mi
01h 25m
Flight
48 mi
77.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48 mi
Kilometers
77.25 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.31 mi
Kilometers
93.84 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 AM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-04-23T02:13
Arrive Oakham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Westborough
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Cambridge
29.1 mi
00h 42m
To Oakham
29.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1844 ft · 48 sec · Memorial Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    146 m · 18 sec · Western Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road

    1012 ft · 28 sec · Soldiers Field Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 90: Mass Pike

    1326 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Worcester

    2260 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    34 mi · 41 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester

    1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    53 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 53 sec · Grafton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street

    38 m · 2 sec · Grafton Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2390 ft · 39 sec · Grafton Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Grafton Street

    572 ft · 18 sec · Grafton Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Harding Street

    1456 ft · 32 sec · Harding Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square

    22 m · 1 sec · Madison Street

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Madison Street

    2542 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Chandler Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Chandler Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Pleasant Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Barre Paxton Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Barre Paxton Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1264 ft · 28 sec · Worcester Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Brookfield Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Brookfield Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Rutland Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Rutland Road

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Ware Corner Road

    542 ft · 18 sec · Ware Corner Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    695 ft · 33 sec · Maple Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto New Braintree Road

    63 m · 9 sec · New Braintree Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New Braintree Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
34 mi · 58%
Pleasant Street
6.81 mi · 12%
Barre Paxton Road
4.47 mi · 8%
Grafton Street
3.48 mi · 6%
Chandler Street
2.99 mi · 5%
North Brookfield Road
1.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

34 mi · 00h 41m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
48 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westborough
00h 42m from Cambridge
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cambridge and Mostly Sunny near Oakham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Westborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Cambridge and 29.2 miles from Oakham.

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

The direct path is about 48 miles (77.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cambridge and Mostly Sunny near Oakham.

Stop Ideas Near Westborough

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Westborough, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

16 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

45 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Oakham. Straight-line distance: 48 mi (77.25 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Oakham

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,950
Coordinates42.3528700, -72.0453500
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge (-71.10561, 42.3751)
End: Oakham (-72.04535, 42.35287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.79 L · about $8.01
Round trip
$16.03
4.12 gal · 15.58 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.01 $16.03
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.06 $18.12
Premium $4.80 $9.89 $19.77
Diesel $4.49 $9.25 $18.49

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge and Oakham. The current time is 02:13:44.

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.