How far is Cambridge, MA from Sherborn, MA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Sherborn, MA is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
19.19 mi
00h 38m
Flight
16.45 mi
26.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.45 mi
Kilometers
26.48 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.19 mi
Kilometers
30.89 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherborn
Wed, Apr 15, 11:25 PM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 16, 12:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-04-15T22:47
Arrive Sherborn
Wed, Apr 15, 11:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cambridge
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Newton
MA

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Cambridge
9.6 mi
00h 19m
To Sherborn
9.6 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Leonard Avenue

    81 m · 14 sec · Leonard Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    667 ft · 31 sec · Cambridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ellery Street

    1462 ft · 1 min · Ellery Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Harvard Street

    1268 ft · 59 sec · Harvard Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bow Street

    145 m · 21 sec · Bow Street

  6. 6

    Continue on DeWolfe Street

    883 ft · 42 sec · DeWolfe Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Memorial Drive

    1844 ft · 48 sec · Memorial Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    146 m · 18 sec · Western Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road

    1012 ft · 28 sec · Soldiers Field Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 90: Mass Pike

    1326 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Worcester

    2260 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 16: West Newton, Wellesley

    1995 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 16 West: Wellesley

    68 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Wales Street

    83 m · 6 sec · Wales Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Walnut Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Walnut Street

  18. 18

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

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Eliot Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Eliot Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    2135 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on South Main Street

    1292 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Sawin Street

    39 m · 6 sec · Sawin Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sawin Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
125 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street
5.75 mi · 30%
Massachusetts Turnpike
5.42 mi · 28%
Eliot Street
3.72 mi · 19%
Walnut Street
0.9 mi · 5%
I 90 West
0.43 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

5.42 mi · 00h 07m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton
00h 19m from Cambridge
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Cambridge and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sherborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Cambridge and 9.6 miles from Sherborn.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Cambridge and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sherborn.

Stop Ideas Near Newton

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 Newton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 9.9 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 9.8 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

12 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

13 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Route 128 station

15 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Sherborn. Straight-line distance: 16.45 mi (26.48 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Sherborn

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Population4,383
Coordinates42.2389900, -71.3697800
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge (-71.10561, 42.3751)
End: Sherborn (-71.36978, 42.23899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.56 L · about $2.65
Round trip
$5.29
1.36 gal · 5.12 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.65 $5.29
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.99 $5.98
Premium $4.80 $3.26 $6.53
Diesel $4.49 $3.05 $6.10

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 Sherborn. The current time is 22:47:39.

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.