How far is Cambridge, MA from Yarmouth, MA?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Yarmouth, MA is about 77 miles (123.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
76.97 mi
01h 48m
Flight
64.53 mi
103.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.53 mi
Kilometers
103.85 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.97 mi
Kilometers
123.87 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yarmouth
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-04-23T00:43
Arrive Yarmouth
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Kingston
MA

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Cambridge
38.5 mi
00h 54m
To Yarmouth
38.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Yarmouth.

  1. 1

    Start on Leonard Avenue

    81 m · 17 sec · Leonard Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1391 ft · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Cambridge Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Monsignor O'Brien Highway

    755 ft · 23 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Charles River Dam Road

    1832 ft · 1 min · Charles River Dam Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 93 South: Quincy, Logan Airport

    2427 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    30.9 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

    12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    930 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    17.3 mi · 24 min · Mid Cape Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Yarmouthport, West Yarmouth

    967 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Willow Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Willow Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Old Church Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Old Church Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 3 South
30.9 mi · 40%
Mid Cape Highway
17.3 mi · 22%
Pilgrims Highway
12 mi · 16%
Southeast Expressway
7.98 mi · 10%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.67 mi · 3%
Cambridge Street
1.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
64.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
00h 54m from Cambridge
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Yarmouth?

The road trip is about 77 miles (123.9 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Cambridge and 38.5 miles from Yarmouth.

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

The direct path is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.58 one way or $21.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Cambridge is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Kingston

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

42 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

49 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

50 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Yarmouth. Straight-line distance: 64.53 mi (103.85 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Yarmouth

#2 Yarmouth

City in Massachusetts

Population23,166
Coordinates41.7056700, -70.2286300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge (-71.10561, 42.3751)
End: Yarmouth (-70.22863, 41.70567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.28 L · about $10.58
Round trip
$21.16
5.44 gal · 20.56 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.58 $21.16
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.96 $23.92
Premium $4.80 $13.05 $26.11
Diesel $4.49 $12.21 $24.41

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 Yarmouth. The current time is 00:43:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.