How far is Cambridge, MA from Petersham, MA?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Petersham, MA is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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 01h 41m.
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 Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Petersham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Petersham.
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Start on Leonard Avenue
81 m · 14 sec · Leonard Avenue
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
1.1 km · 3 min · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Cambridge Street
33 m · 4 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue
49 m · 7 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn right onto Garden Street
1679 ft · 1 min · Garden Street
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Continue on Concord Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Concord Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Brodette Memorial Circle
14 m · 2 sec · Concord Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Concord Avenue
875 ft · 32 sec · Concord Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Alewife Brook Parkway
1 km · 49 sec · Alewife Brook Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
4.1 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Concord Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Concord Highway
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Continue on Cambridge Turnpike
3.3 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike
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Continue on Concord Turnpike
3.9 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Elm Street
1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Concord Rotary
124 m · 5 sec · Union Turnpike
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Exit the rotary onto Union Turnpike
3035 ft · 39 sec · Union Turnpike
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Continue on Massachusetts Avenue
6.2 mi · 9 min · Massachusetts Avenue
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Continue on George W Stanton Highway
1406 ft · 22 sec · George W Stanton Highway
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Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway
11.2 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
18.6 mi · 26 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2A, MA 101: East Templeton, Ashburnham
1461 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right
127 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Patriots Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Patriots Road
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Turn left onto Dudley Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Dudley Road
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Continue on Queen Lake Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Queen Lake Road
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Continue on Petersham Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Petersham Road
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Continue on Popple Camp Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Popple Camp Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Common Street
56 m · 8 sec · Common Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Common Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and Petersham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Concord Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
18.6 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Cambridge and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Petersham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Petersham?
The road trip is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Shirley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Cambridge and 32.5 miles from Petersham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.91 one way or $17.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Cambridge and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Petersham.
Stop Ideas Near Shirley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shirley.
Nashua, NH
Union Station
Framingham station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Petersham. Straight-line distance: 55.69 mi (89.63 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 Petersham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 1,237 |
| Coordinates | 42.4875900, -72.1870300 |
| Altitude | 330 |
| Country | United States |
End: Petersham (-72.18703, 42.48759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $10.99 | $21.98 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $10.28 | $20.56 |
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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