How far is Cambridge, MA from Uxbridge, MA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Uxbridge, MA is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
44.51 mi
01h 06m
Flight
33.79 mi
54.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.79 mi
Kilometers
54.38 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.51 mi
Kilometers
71.63 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Uxbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 PM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-04-23T11:48
Arrive Uxbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
Southborough
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Cambridge
22.2 mi
00h 33m
To Uxbridge
22.3 mi
00h 33m

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
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.3 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    3008 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

    2831 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 85: Milford, Hopkinton

    1316 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 85 South: Milford, Uxbridge

    114 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Cedar Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Mendon Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mendon Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Milford Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Milford Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Hastings Street

    1544 ft · 26 sec · Hastings Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Uxbridge Road

    709 ft · 12 sec · Uxbridge Road

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Uxbridge Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Uxbridge Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Mendon Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Mendon Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Mendon Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Mendon Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    88 m · 21 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
24.3 mi · 55%
I 495 South
7.3 mi · 16%
Mendon Street
3.47 mi · 8%
Uxbridge Road
2.11 mi · 5%
East Main Street
1.61 mi · 4%
Cedar Street
1.22 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

24.3 mi · 00h 30m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
33.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southborough
00h 33m from Cambridge
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cambridge and Partly Sunny near Uxbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Southborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Cambridge and 22.3 miles from Uxbridge.

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

The direct path is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cambridge and Partly Sunny near Uxbridge.

Stop Ideas Near Southborough

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

9 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

33 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Uxbridge. Straight-line distance: 33.79 mi (54.38 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Uxbridge

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Population14,352
Coordinates42.0773200, -71.6295100
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge (-71.10561, 42.3751)
End: Uxbridge (-71.62951, 42.07732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.95 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.21
3.14 gal · 11.9 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.11 $12.21
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.90 $13.81
Premium $4.80 $7.53 $15.07
Diesel $4.49 $7.05 $14.09

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 Uxbridge. The current time is 11:48:32.

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.