How far is Cambridge, MA from Spencer, MA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Spencer, MA is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.38 mi
01h 18m
Flight
46.21 mi
74.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.21 mi
Kilometers
74.36 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.38 mi
Kilometers
84.29 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spencer
Tue, May 12, 9:45 PM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Tue, May 12, 11:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-05-12T20:26
Arrive Spencer
Tue, May 12, 9:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Cordaville
MA

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Cambridge
26.2 mi
00h 39m
To Spencer
26.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34 mi · 41 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester

    1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    53 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 53 sec · Grafton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street

    38 m · 2 sec · Grafton Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2390 ft · 39 sec · Grafton Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Grafton Street

    75 m · 5 sec · Grafton Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Winter Street

    1131 ft · 44 sec · Winter Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Street

    158 m · 12 sec · Green Street

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left onto McGrath Boulevard

    905 ft · 33 sec · McGrath Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Myrtle Street

    1174 ft · 32 sec · Myrtle Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    5.4 mi · 11 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on South Main Street

    5.4 mi · 11 min · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
34 mi · 65%
Main Street
5.45 mi · 10%
South Main Street
5.44 mi · 10%
Grafton Street
3.42 mi · 7%
MA 122
0.66 mi · 1%
I 90 West
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

34 mi · 00h 41m

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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
46.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordaville
00h 39m from Cambridge
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cambridge and Sunny near Spencer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Cordaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Cambridge and 26.2 miles from Spencer.

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

The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.20 one way or $14.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cambridge and Sunny near Spencer.

Stop Ideas Near Cordaville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cordaville, 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 Cordaville.

RAIL

Framingham station

9 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

32 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

38 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Spencer. Straight-line distance: 46.21 mi (74.36 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Spencer

Town in Massachusetts

Population11,898
Coordinates42.2439800, -71.9923000
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge (-71.10561, 42.3751)
End: Spencer (-71.9923, 42.24398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7 L · about $7.20
Round trip
$14.39
3.7 gal · 14 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.20 $14.39
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.13 $16.27
Premium $4.80 $8.88 $17.76
Diesel $4.49 $8.30 $16.61

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge and Spencer. The current time is 20:26:41.

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.