How far is Cambridge, MA from Pepperell, MA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Pepperell, MA is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
39.2 mi
01h 05m
Flight
31.75 mi
51.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.75 mi
Kilometers
51.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.2 mi
Kilometers
63.08 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pepperell
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 8:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-04-23T06:44
Arrive Pepperell
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Billerica
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Cambridge
19.6 mi
00h 32m
To Pepperell
19.6 mi
00h 32m

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
56°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Leonard Avenue

    81 m · 14 sec · Leonard Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Cambridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    94 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Massachusetts Avenue

    2 mi · 6 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    2340 ft · 1 min · Alewife Brook Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Broadway

    2555 ft · 47 sec · Broadway

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Warren Street

    2806 ft · 2 min · Warren Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Street

    656 ft · 22 sec · Chestnut Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Mystic Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Mystic Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1 km · 48 sec · Cambridge Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 3 North: Waltham, Lowell

    945 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    626 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Westford Road, Tyngsboro, Westford

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Westford Road, Westford

    77 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Westford Road

    2187 ft · 52 sec · Westford Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Dunstable Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Dunstable Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2603 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Lowell Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Lowell Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Tarbell Street

    2062 ft · 1 min · Tarbell Street

  28. 28

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

    96 m · 16 sec · Groton Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward River Road

    74 m · 4 sec · River Road

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto River Road

    41 m · 7 sec · River Road

  32. 32

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 3 North
17.7 mi · 45%
Cambridge Street
3.24 mi · 8%
Pleasant Street
2.8 mi · 7%
Massachusetts Avenue
2.03 mi · 5%
Cambridge Road
2 mi · 5%
Lowell Road
1.76 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 3 North

Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

9.83 mi · 00h 12m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Billerica
00h 32m from Cambridge
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cambridge and Partly Sunny near Pepperell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Billerica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Cambridge and 19.6 miles from Pepperell.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Billerica

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

12 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

27 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Haverhill station

28 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

28 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Pepperell. Straight-line distance: 31.75 mi (51.1 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Pepperell

City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population12,043
Coordinates42.6659200, -71.5884000
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge (-71.10561, 42.3751)
End: Pepperell (-71.5884, 42.66592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.24 L · about $5.37
Round trip
$10.74
2.76 gal · 10.48 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.37 $10.74
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.07 $12.14
Premium $4.80 $6.62 $13.25
Diesel $4.49 $6.19 $12.39

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 Pepperell. The current time is 06:44:01.

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.