How far is Cambridge, MA from Vineyard Haven, MA?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Vineyard Haven, MA is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Vineyard Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Vineyard Haven.
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Start on Leonard Avenue
81 m · 17 sec · Leonard Avenue
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Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1391 ft · 1 min · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Cambridge Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · Cambridge Street
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Merge slight left onto Monsignor O'Brien Highway
755 ft · 23 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway
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Continue on Charles River Dam Road
1832 ft · 1 min · Charles River Dam Road
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Take the exit straight toward I 93 South: Quincy, Logan Airport
2427 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
30.9 mi · 39 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on Pilgrim Highway
930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
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Continue on Sagamore Bridge
2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge
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Continue on Mid Cape Highway
1458 ft · 22 sec · Mid Cape Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore
2869 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road
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Continue on Sandwich Road
1242 ft · 31 sec · Sandwich Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bourne Rotary
142 m · 16 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard
4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle
635 ft · 15 sec
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Exit the rotary
9.5 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Locust Street
1862 ft · 46 sec · Locust Street
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Continue on Woods Hole Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Woods Hole Road
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Turn left onto Crane Street
85 m · 12 sec · Crane Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Cowdry Road
137 m · 30 sec · Cowdry Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
39 m · 15 sec
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Turn left
62 m · 15 sec
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Continue on Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
7.9 mi · 45 min · Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
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Continue straight
113 m · 30 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street
51 m · 10 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Union Street
125 m · 20 sec · Union Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
31 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
810 ft · 43 sec · Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Street
559 ft · 25 sec · Franklin Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Spring Street
608 ft · 20 sec · Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and Vineyard Haven.
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.
MA 3 South
Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod
30.9 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Cambridge and Partly Sunny near Vineyard Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Vineyard Haven?
The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Cambridge and 43.4 miles from Vineyard Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.90 one way or $23.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cambridge and Partly Sunny near Vineyard Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plymouth.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Vineyard Haven. Straight-line distance: 68.66 mi (110.49 km).
#1 Cambridge
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 119,192 |
| Coordinates | 42.3751000, -71.1056100 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vineyard Haven
Census-designated place in Dukes County, Massachusetts
| Population | 2,114 |
| Coordinates | 41.4542800, -70.6036400 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vineyard Haven (-70.60364, 41.45428)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $11.90 | $23.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $13.45 | $26.91 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $14.68 | $29.37 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $13.73 | $27.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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