How far is Cambridge, MA from Taunton, MA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Taunton, MA is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
40.67 mi
00h 58m
Flight
32.83 mi
52.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.83 mi
Kilometers
52.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.67 mi
Kilometers
65.45 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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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 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taunton
Tue, May 12, 8:26 PM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Tue, May 12, 9:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-05-12T19:28
Arrive Taunton
Tue, May 12, 8:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Randolph
MA

City in Massachusetts

From Cambridge
20.3 mi
00h 29m
To Taunton
20.3 mi
00h 29m

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
Taunton Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Overnight
Using Easton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Leonard Avenue

    81 m · 17 sec · Leonard Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1391 ft · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Cambridge Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Monsignor O'Brien Highway

    755 ft · 23 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Charles River Dam Road

    1832 ft · 1 min · Charles River Dam Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 93 South: Quincy, Logan Airport

    2427 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    20.7 mi · 24 min · Amvets Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44: Taunton, Middleboro

    863 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 44 West: Taunton

    129 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New State Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · New State Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Cape Road

    919 ft · 22 sec · Cape Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Dean Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Dean Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Church Green

    808 ft · 18 sec · Church Green

  18. 18

    Continue on Spring Street

    117 m · 10 sec · Spring Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Allans Avenue

    36 m · 5 sec · Allans Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allans Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
20.7 mi · 51%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 20%
I 93 South
3.87 mi · 10%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.67 mi · 7%
Cambridge Street
1.58 mi · 4%
New State Highway
1.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Continue on Amvets Highway

20.7 mi · 00h 24m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
32.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randolph
00h 29m from Cambridge
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cambridge and Mostly Cloudy near Taunton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Cambridge and 20.3 miles from Taunton.

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

The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Randolph

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 Randolph and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 14.2 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 14.1 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
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 5.6 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Marriage Certificates Registry

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Registry office,Marriage license bureau

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

10 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

21 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

21 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

23 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Taunton. Straight-line distance: 32.83 mi (52.83 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Taunton

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population57,675
Coordinates41.9001000, -71.0897700
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge (-71.10561, 42.3751)
End: Taunton (-71.08977, 41.9001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.43 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.13
2.86 gal · 10.86 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.56 $11.13
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.29 $12.58
Premium $4.80 $6.86 $13.73
Diesel $4.49 $6.42 $12.84

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge and Taunton. The current time is 19:28:10.

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.