How far is Cambridge, MA from Whately, MA?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Whately, MA is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
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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 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Whately.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Whately.
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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
51.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
33 mi · 38 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke
1377 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 91: Holyoke, Springfield
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 91 North: Holyoke
1371 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
18 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5, MA 10: North Hatfield, Whately
1530 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto West Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Street
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Continue on State Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Turn left onto Christian Lane
2551 ft · 51 sec · Christian Lane
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Keep slight left
94 m · 14 sec
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Continue on Chestnut Plain Road
1312 ft · 27 sec · Chestnut Plain Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Plain Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and Whately.
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
51.7 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Cambridge and Rain Showers Likely near Whately.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Whately?
The road trip is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Sturbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from Cambridge and 55.3 miles from Whately.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.17 one way or $30.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Cambridge and Rain Showers Likely near Whately.
Stop Ideas Near Sturbridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Whately. Straight-line distance: 78.14 mi (125.76 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 Whately
Human settlement in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 1,583 |
| Coordinates | 42.4398100, -72.6348100 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whately (-72.63481, 42.43981)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $17.15 | $34.30 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $18.72 | $37.43 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $17.50 | $35.01 |
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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