How far is Cambridge, MA from West Stockbridge, MA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to West Stockbridge, MA is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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
131.33 mi
02h 39m
Flight
115.43 mi
185.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.43 mi
Kilometers
185.76 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.33 mi
Kilometers
211.36 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Stockbridge
Wed, Apr 22, 11:54 PM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-04-22T21:15
Arrive West Stockbridge
Wed, Apr 22, 11:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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
Palmer
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Cambridge
65.6 mi
01h 19m
To West Stockbridge
65.8 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and West Stockbridge.

  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

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    75.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 41: West Stockbridge

    892 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    49 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Great Barrington Road

    88 m · 10 sec · Great Barrington Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stockbridge Road

    835 ft · 14 sec · Stockbridge Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1028 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Swamp Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Swamp Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Swamp Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
128 mi · 97%
Swamp Road
0.8 mi · 1%
I 90 West
0.43 mi
Memorial Drive
0.35 mi
Ellery Street
0.28 mi
I 90
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

75.9 mi · 01h 28m

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
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
115.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer
01h 19m from Cambridge
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Cambridge and Chance Rain Showers near West Stockbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to West Stockbridge?

The road trip is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Cambridge and 65.8 miles from West Stockbridge.

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

The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.01 one way or $36.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Cambridge and Chance Rain Showers near West Stockbridge.

Stop Ideas Near Palmer

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

23 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

28 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Windsor Locks

37 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and West Stockbridge. Straight-line distance: 115.43 mi (185.76 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
West Stockbridge

#2 West Stockbridge

City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,250
Coordinates42.3459200, -73.3662200
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge (-71.10561, 42.3751)
End: West Stockbridge (-73.36622, 42.34592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.54 L · about $18.01
Round trip
$36.02
9.26 gal · 35.08 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.01 $36.02
Mid-grade $4.40 $20.36 $40.72
Premium $4.80 $22.22 $44.44
Diesel $4.49 $20.78 $41.56

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 West Stockbridge. The current time is 21:15:21.

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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.