How far is Cambridge, MA from Saugus, MA?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Saugus, MA is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Saugus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Saugus.
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Start on Leonard Avenue
81 m · 17 sec · Leonard Avenue
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Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1391 ft · 1 min · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Cambridge Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · Cambridge Street
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Merge slight left onto Monsignor O'Brien Highway
755 ft · 28 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway
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Turn left onto Charlestown Avenue
1355 ft · 38 sec · Charlestown Avenue
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Continue on Austin Street
882 ft · 23 sec · Austin Street
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Turn right
42 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto New Rutherford Avenue
830 ft · 14 sec · New Rutherford Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge
1952 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight right
8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Saugus
559 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Central Street
69 m · 19 sec · Central Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
23 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and Saugus.
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.
US 1 North
Merge slight right
8 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Cambridge and Partly Sunny near Saugus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Saugus?
The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Cambridge and 5.8 miles from Saugus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.59 one way or $3.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cambridge and Partly Sunny near Saugus.
Stop Ideas Near Chelsea
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chelsea.
North Station
South Station
Back Bay station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Saugus. Straight-line distance: 7.89 mi (12.69 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 Saugus
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 28,542 |
| Coordinates | 42.4648200, -71.0100500 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saugus (-71.01005, 42.46482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $1.59 | $3.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
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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