How far is Cambridge, MA from Tyngsboro, MA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Tyngsboro, MA is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
31.13 mi
00h 47m
Flight
26.42 mi
42.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.42 mi
Kilometers
42.52 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.13 mi
Kilometers
50.1 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tyngsboro
Sat, May 30, 11:24 PM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Sun, May 31, 12:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-05-30T22:36
Arrive Tyngsboro
Sat, May 30, 11:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Bedford
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Cambridge
15.5 mi
00h 23m
To Tyngsboro
15.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
18 mph N
Destination
51°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Leonard Avenue

    81 m · 14 sec · Leonard Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Cambridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    94 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Massachusetts Avenue

    2 mi · 6 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    2340 ft · 1 min · Alewife Brook Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Broadway

    2555 ft · 47 sec · Broadway

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Warren Street

    2806 ft · 2 min · Warren Street

  8. 8

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

    656 ft · 22 sec · Chestnut Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Mystic Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Mystic Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1 km · 48 sec · Cambridge Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 3 North: Waltham, Lowell

    945 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    626 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Westford Road, Tyngsboro, Westford

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Westford Road, Tyngsboro

    113 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Westford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Westford Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Middlesex Road

    1765 ft · 48 sec · Middlesex Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Kendall Road

    570 ft · 16 sec · Kendall Road

  24. 24

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    31 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 3 North
17.7 mi · 57%
Cambridge Street
3.24 mi · 10%
Massachusetts Avenue
2.03 mi · 7%
Cambridge Road
2 mi · 6%
Mystic Street
1.45 mi · 5%
Westford Road
1.22 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 3 North

Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

9.83 mi · 00h 12m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
26.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
00h 23m from Cambridge
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cambridge and Chance Rain Showers near Tyngsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Cambridge and 15.6 miles from Tyngsboro.

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

The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.28 one way or $8.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cambridge and Chance Rain Showers near Tyngsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

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 Bedford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 14.8 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 14.9 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 12.9 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

11 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

22 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

23 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

24 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Tyngsboro. Straight-line distance: 26.42 mi (42.52 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Tyngsboro

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population11,366
Coordinates42.6767600, -71.4245100
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge (-71.10561, 42.3751)
End: Tyngsboro (-71.42451, 42.67676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.16 L · about $4.28
Round trip
$8.56
2.2 gal · 8.32 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.28 $8.56
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.84 $9.67
Premium $4.80 $5.28 $10.56
Diesel $4.49 $4.94 $9.87

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge and Tyngsboro. The current time is 22:36:50.

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.