How far is Cambridge, MA from Wareham, MA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Wareham, MA is about 57 miles (91.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
56.95 mi
01h 18m
Flight
46.68 mi
75.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.68 mi
Kilometers
75.12 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.95 mi
Kilometers
91.65 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wareham
Fri, Apr 17, 6:15 PM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Fri, Apr 17, 7:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-04-17T16:57
Arrive Wareham
Fri, Apr 17, 6:15 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
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
West Bridgewater
MA

City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Cambridge
28.5 mi
00h 39m
To Wareham
28.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
57°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.7 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    19 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Wareham, New Bedford

    1858 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    848 ft · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28: Wareham, South Middleboro

    1018 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    76 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cranberry Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Cranberry Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Tihonet Road

    100 m · 15 sec · Tihonet Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1760 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    13 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
19.7 mi · 35%
Amvets Highway
17.7 mi · 31%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 14%
I 93 South
3.87 mi · 7%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.67 mi · 5%
Cambridge Street
1.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

19 mi · 00h 22m

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 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
46.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Bridgewater
00h 39m from Cambridge
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cambridge and Chance Rain Showers near Wareham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57 miles (91.7 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?

West Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Cambridge and 28.5 miles from Wareham.

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

The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.82 one way or $15.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cambridge and Chance Rain Showers near Wareham.

Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

24 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

37 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

39 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Wareham. Straight-line distance: 46.68 mi (75.12 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Wareham

Town in Massachusetts

Population22,778
Coordinates41.7626000, -70.7217000
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge (-71.10561, 42.3751)
End: Wareham (-70.7217, 41.7626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.61 L · about $7.82
Round trip
$15.64
4.02 gal · 15.22 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.82 $15.64
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.84 $17.68
Premium $4.80 $9.65 $19.29
Diesel $4.49 $9.02 $18.04

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge and Wareham. The current time is 16:57:44.

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.