How far is Cambridge, MA from Wrentham, MA?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Wrentham, MA is about 28.6 miles (46 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Massachusetts, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Wrentham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Wrentham.
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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
1.6 km · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston University Bridge
2224 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Mountfort Street
1485 ft · 49 sec · Mountfort Street
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Turn right onto Saint Mary's Street
883 ft · 40 sec · Saint Mary's Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beacon Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Beacon Street
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Turn sharp left onto Chestnut Hill Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Chestnut Hill Avenue
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Turn left onto Boylston Street
146 m · 22 sec · Boylston Street
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Turn right onto Lee Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Street
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Continue on Clyde Street
1660 ft · 34 sec · Clyde Street
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Turn right onto Newton Street
1770 ft · 40 sec · Newton Street
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Continue on Grove Street
1902 ft · 40 sec · Grove Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Park Circle
86 m · 5 sec · Grove Street
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Exit the rotary onto Grove Street
912 ft · 22 sec · Grove Street
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Continue on Independence Drive
2349 ft · 1 min · Independence Drive
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Turn right onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 109 West: Westwood
100 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Bridge Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on High Street
5.1 mi · 8 min · High Street
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Turn left onto North Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Street
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Continue on Fisher Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Fisher Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
5 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Continue on Dedham Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Dedham Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and Wrentham.
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.
High Street
Continue on High Street
5.08 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Cambridge and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Wrentham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Wrentham?
The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Westwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Cambridge and 14.3 miles from Wrentham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.93 one way or $7.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Cambridge and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Wrentham.
Stop Ideas Near Westwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westwood.
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Wrentham. Straight-line distance: 24.15 mi (38.87 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 Wrentham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 12,083 |
| Coordinates | 42.0667700, -71.3281100 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wrentham (-71.32811, 42.06677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.85 | $9.69 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
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
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