How far is Cambridge, MA from Otis, MA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Otis, MA is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
114.87 mi
02h 32m
Flight
102.3 mi
164.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.3 mi
Kilometers
164.63 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.87 mi
Kilometers
184.86 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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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 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Otis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:52 AM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-04-23T00:20
Arrive Otis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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
Fiskdale
MA

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Cambridge
57.4 mi
01h 16m
To Otis
57.5 mi
01h 16m

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
61°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 Otis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    38.1 mi · 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton

    1.1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Southampton Road

    111 m · 8 sec · Southampton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Elm Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Elm Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Orange Street

    85 m · 14 sec · Orange Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    734 ft · 27 sec · Maple Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Russell Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Russell Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Westfield Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Westfield Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Blandford Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Blandford Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Woronoco Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Woronoco Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Otis Stage Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Otis Stage Road

  27. 27

    Continue on East Otis Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · East Otis Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Otis Road

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
89.8 mi · 78%
Otis Stage Road
5.54 mi · 5%
East Otis Road
4.08 mi · 4%
Russell Road
3.56 mi · 3%
Blandford Road
2.78 mi · 2%
Woronoco Road
1.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

51.7 mi · 01h 01m

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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
102.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fiskdale
01h 16m from Cambridge
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cambridge and Mostly Sunny near Otis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Fiskdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Cambridge and 57.5 miles from Otis.

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

The direct path is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.75 one way or $31.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fiskdale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fiskdale, 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 Fiskdale.

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

40 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

44 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

48 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Otis. Straight-line distance: 102.3 mi (164.63 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Otis

City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,531
Coordinates42.1931500, -73.0917700
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge (-71.10561, 42.3751)
End: Otis (-73.09177, 42.19315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.05 gal
15.34 L · about $15.75
Round trip
$31.51
8.1 gal · 30.68 L
Estimated CO2
36 kg one way
Round trip: 72 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.75 $31.51
Mid-grade $4.40 $17.81 $35.62
Premium $4.80 $19.44 $38.87
Diesel $4.49 $18.18 $36.35

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 Otis. The current time is 00:20:31.

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.