How far is Cambridge, MA from Whitinsville, MA?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Whitinsville, MA is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34 miles (54.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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 02m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Whitinsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Whitinsville.
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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
24.3 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
3008 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
2831 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Main Street, Upton
2111 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Hopkinton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hopkinton Road
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Turn slight left onto School Street
1.3 km · 2 min · School Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Quaker Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Quaker Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Church Street
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Turn right onto Hill Street
68 m · 12 sec · Hill Street
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Turn left
75 m · 19 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 Whitinsville.
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
24.3 mi · 00h 30m
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 leaving Cambridge and Chance Rain Showers near Whitinsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Whitinsville?
The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 20.4 miles from Cambridge and 20.5 miles from Whitinsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34 miles (54.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Cambridge and Chance Rain Showers near Whitinsville.
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 Whitinsville. Straight-line distance: 33.98 mi (54.68 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 Whitinsville
Unincoporated village in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 6,704 |
| Coordinates | 42.1112100, -71.6661800 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitinsville (-71.66618, 42.11121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.46 | $12.93 |
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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