How far is Cambridge, MA from Princeton, MA?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Princeton, MA is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Princeton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Princeton.
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Start on Leonard Avenue
81 m · 14 sec · Leonard Avenue
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
667 ft · 31 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Ellery Street
1462 ft · 1 min · Ellery Street
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Turn right onto Harvard Street
1268 ft · 59 sec · Harvard Street
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Turn left onto Bow Street
145 m · 21 sec · Bow Street
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Continue on DeWolfe Street
883 ft · 42 sec · DeWolfe Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Memorial Drive
1844 ft · 48 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
146 m · 18 sec · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road
1012 ft · 28 sec · Soldiers Field Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 90: Mass Pike
1326 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Worcester
2260 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
34 mi · 41 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
53 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Grafton Road
2091 ft · 53 sec · Grafton Road
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Continue on Grafton Street
2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street
38 m · 2 sec · Grafton Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street
1941 ft · 33 sec · Grafton Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 East: Shrewsbury, Marlboro
1003 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster, Burncoat Street, Lincoln Street
788 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster
1897 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 140: West Boylston, Princeton
1683 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Redemption Rock Trail
2.3 mi · 4 min · Redemption Rock Trail
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Turn left onto Princeton Road
1 km · 1 min · Princeton Road
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Continue on Sterling Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Sterling Road
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Continue on Gregory Hill Road
726 ft · 17 sec · Gregory Hill Road
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Turn slight left onto East Princeton Road
44 m · 3 sec · East Princeton Road
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Turn straight onto Gregory Hill Road
1681 ft · 34 sec · Gregory Hill Road
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Turn slight right onto Hubbardston Road
41 m · 3 sec · Hubbardston Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hubbardston Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and Princeton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Princeton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Princeton?
The road trip is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 miles from Cambridge and 29.1 miles from Princeton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cambridge and Mostly Sunny near Princeton.
Stop Ideas Near Westborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westborough.
Union Station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Princeton. Straight-line distance: 39.69 mi (63.88 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 Princeton
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 3,486 |
| Coordinates | 42.4487000, -71.8773000 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| Country | United States |
End: Princeton (-71.8773, 42.4487)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $7.97 | $15.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $9.01 | $18.03 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
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 · May 05, 2026
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