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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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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
5.4 mi · 7 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 16: West Newton, Wellesley
1995 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 16 West: Wellesley
68 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Washington Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Wales Street
83 m · 6 sec · Wales Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
2.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Eliot Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · Eliot Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
2135 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1292 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Sawin Street
39 m · 6 sec · Sawin Street
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newton.
Back Bay station
North Station
South Station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Sherborn. Straight-line distance: 16.45 mi (26.48 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 Sherborn
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
| Population | 4,383 |
| Coordinates | 42.2389900, -71.3697800 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sherborn (-71.36978, 42.23899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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