How far is Cambridge, MA from Southwick, MA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Southwick, MA is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.28 mi
02h 06m
Flight
88.02 mi
141.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.02 mi
Kilometers
141.65 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.28 mi
Kilometers
158.16 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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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 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southwick
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 AM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 8:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-04-23T04:11
Arrive Southwick
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cambridge
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Cambridge
49 mi
01h 03m
To Southwick
49.2 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Springfield Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on I 91 North, US 20 West: West Springfield

    779 ft · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Dwight Street

    1114 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Dwight Street

    945 ft · 26 sec · Dwight Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Carew Street

    883 ft · 15 sec · Carew Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Plainfield Street

    2404 ft · 36 sec · Plainfield Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West Street

    941 ft · 12 sec · West Street

  24. 24

    Continue on North End Bridge

    1194 ft · 15 sec · North End Bridge

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Street

    87 m · 4 sec · Park Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Park Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Memorial Avenue

    114 m · 6 sec · Memorial Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn straight

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  30. 30

    Continue on Southwick Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Southwick Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Feeding Hills Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Feeding Hills Road

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto College Highway

    3123 ft · 1 min · College Highway

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Granville Road

    18 m · 1 sec · Granville Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Granville Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
79.3 mi · 81%
Springfield Expressway
4.45 mi · 5%
Feeding Hills Road
3.1 mi · 3%
Southwick Street
1.63 mi · 2%
River Street
0.84 mi · 1%
Park Street
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

51.7 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
88 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
01h 03m from Cambridge
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Cambridge and 49.2 miles from Southwick.

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

The direct path is about 88 miles (141.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Cambridge is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Charlton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Southwick. Straight-line distance: 88.02 mi (141.65 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Southwick

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population9,715
Coordinates42.0548200, -72.7703700
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge (-71.10561, 42.3751)
End: Southwick (-72.77037, 42.05482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.13 L · about $13.50
Round trip
$27.00
6.94 gal · 26.26 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.50 $27.00
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.26 $30.52
Premium $4.80 $16.65 $33.31
Diesel $4.49 $15.57 $31.15

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge and Southwick. The current time is 04:11:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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