How far is Cambridge, MA from West Boylston, MA?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to West Boylston, MA is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 06m.
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.
A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and West Boylston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and West Boylston.
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Start on Leonard Avenue
81 m · 14 sec · Leonard Avenue
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Turn right onto Cambridge Street
667 ft · 31 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Ellery Street
1462 ft · 1 min · Ellery Street
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Turn right onto Harvard Street
1268 ft · 59 sec · Harvard Street
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Turn left onto Bow Street
145 m · 21 sec · Bow Street
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Continue on DeWolfe Street
883 ft · 42 sec · DeWolfe Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Memorial Drive
1844 ft · 48 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
146 m · 18 sec · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road
1012 ft · 28 sec · Soldiers Field Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 90: Mass Pike
1326 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Worcester
2260 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
19.1 mi · 24 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 9 West: Southboro, Worcester
2933 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Worcester Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Turnpike Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Turnpike Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell
2026 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester
2345 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 North: Boylston
1422 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Boylston Street
100 m · 6 sec · Boylston Street
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Continue on Shrewsbury Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Shrewsbury Street
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Continue on West Boylston Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Boylston Street
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Continue on Temple Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Temple Street
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Continue on Maple Street
553 ft · 11 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Worcester Street
1506 ft · 33 sec · Worcester Street
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Turn slight left onto Central Street
157 m · 14 sec · Central Street
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Turn slight left onto Newton Street
1013 ft · 45 sec · Newton Street
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Turn right onto Prospect Street
61 m · 11 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn left
18 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and West Boylston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
19.1 mi · 00h 24m
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 then Chance Rain Showers leaving Cambridge and Chance Rain Showers near West Boylston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to West Boylston?
The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.2 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?
Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Cambridge and 22.8 miles from West Boylston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Cambridge and Chance Rain Showers near West Boylston.
Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center
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 Framingham Center.
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Union Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and West Boylston. Straight-line distance: 34.72 mi (55.87 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 West Boylston
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 8,039 |
| Coordinates | 42.3667600, -71.7856300 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Boylston (-71.78563, 42.36676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.26 | $12.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.73 | $15.45 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.23 | $14.45 |
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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