How far is Cambridge, MA from Revere, MA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Revere, MA is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.69 mi
00h 14m
Flight
5.31 mi
8.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.31 mi
Kilometers
8.54 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.69 mi
Kilometers
10.76 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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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 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Revere
Thu, Apr 16, 2:37 PM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 16, 2:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-04-16T14:23
Arrive Revere
Thu, Apr 16, 2:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cambridge
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Boston
MA

The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.

From Cambridge
3.4 mi
00h 07m
To Revere
3.4 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Leonard Avenue

    81 m · 17 sec · Leonard Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1391 ft · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Cambridge Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Monsignor O'Brien Highway

    755 ft · 28 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Charlestown Avenue

    1355 ft · 38 sec · Charlestown Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Austin Street

    882 ft · 23 sec · Austin Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    42 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto New Rutherford Avenue

    830 ft · 14 sec · New Rutherford Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge

    1952 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street

    84 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Fourth Street

    607 ft · 22 sec · Fourth Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Fourth Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Fourth Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street

    616 ft · 10 sec · Hawthorn Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Broadway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Broadway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Winthrop Avenue

    135 m · 9 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winthrop Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
253.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1 North
2.3 mi · 34%
Broadway
1.61 mi · 24%
Cambridge Street
1.58 mi · 24%
Charlestown Avenue
0.26 mi · 4%
Fourth Street
0.19 mi · 3%
Austin Street
0.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 1 North

Merge slight right

1.93 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
5.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boston
00h 07m from Cambridge
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Cambridge and Patchy Fog near Revere.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Cambridge and 3.4 miles from Revere.

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

The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.93 one way or $1.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Cambridge and Patchy Fog near Revere.

Stop Ideas Near Boston

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Boston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 1.3 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 1.4 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 1.2 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

South Station

1 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

1 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

2 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Revere. Straight-line distance: 5.31 mi (8.54 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Revere

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

Population52,375
Coordinates42.4084300, -71.0119900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge (-71.10561, 42.3751)
End: Revere (-71.01199, 42.40843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.89 L · about $0.93
Round trip
$1.87
0.48 gal · 1.78 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $0.93 $1.87
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.06 $2.11
Premium $4.80 $1.15 $2.30
Diesel $4.49 $1.08 $2.15

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge and Revere. The current time is 14:23:07.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.