How far is Cambridge, MA from White Island Shores, MA?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to White Island Shores, MA is about 55.9 miles (90 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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 01h 25m.
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.
Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and White Island Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and White Island Shores.
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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
4.7 mi · 6 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pine Hills
1628 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right
63 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Clark Road
954 ft · 26 sec · Clark Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Long Pond Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Long Pond Road
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Turn right onto Halfway Pond Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Halfway Pond Road
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Turn left onto Bourne Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Bourne Road
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Turn right onto River Run Way
2927 ft · 1 min · River Run Way
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Turn left onto Wareham Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Wareham Road
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Continue on Plymouth Avenue
2381 ft · 1 min · Plymouth Avenue
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Turn left onto Scheffler Drive
86 m · 12 sec · Scheffler Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Scheffler Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and White Island Shores.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Cambridge and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near White Island Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to White Island Shores?
The road trip is about 55.9 miles (90 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Cambridge and 28 miles from White Island Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.66 one way or $15.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Cambridge and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near White Island Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Hanover
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 Hanover.
Route 128 station
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Back Bay station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and White Island Shores. Straight-line distance: 46.49 mi (74.82 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 White Island Shores
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
| Population | 2,106 |
| Coordinates | 41.8001000, -70.6347500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: White Island Shores (-70.63475, 41.8001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.66 | $15.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.45 | $18.91 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.84 | $17.68 |
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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