How far is Cambridge, NY from Fort Edward, NY?

The driving distance from Cambridge, NY to Fort Edward, NY is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.05 mi
00h 36m
Flight
19.43 mi
31.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.43 mi
Kilometers
31.27 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.05 mi
Kilometers
38.7 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Edward
Mon, Jun 1, 7:12 PM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Mon, Jun 1, 7:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-06-01T18:35
Arrive Fort Edward
Mon, Jun 1, 7:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cambridge
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Greenwich
NY

Human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America

From Cambridge
12.8 mi
00h 18m
To Fort Edward
11.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
62°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Fort Edward.

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    17 m · 3 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    8.4 mi · 13 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 29

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 29

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    21 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    9.9 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 197

    4.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 197

  8. 8

    Continue on Argyle Street

    2342 ft · 1 min · Argyle Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Argyle Street

    1190 ft · 36 sec · Argyle Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2173 ft · 1 min · Broadway

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 29
10.7 mi · 44%
West Main Street
8.38 mi · 35%
State Highway 197
4.68 mi · 19%
Main Street
0.83 mi · 3%
Argyle Street
0.67 mi · 3%
Broadway
0.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 29

Exit the roundabout

9.89 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
19.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenwich
00h 18m from Cambridge
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cambridge and Sunny near Fort Edward.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Fort Edward?

The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greenwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Cambridge and 11.2 miles from Fort Edward.

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

The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.41 one way or $6.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cambridge and Sunny near Fort Edward.

Stop Ideas Near Greenwich

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

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

RAIL

Fort Edward station

21 mi away
70 East St.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

22 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

25 mi away
26 Station Lane
RAIL

Schenectady

47 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Fort Edward. Straight-line distance: 19.43 mi (31.27 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

Town in New York, United States

Population1,916
Coordinates43.0281300, -73.3812200
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Fort Edward

#2 Fort Edward

Town of New York, United States

Population3,237
Coordinates43.2670200, -73.5845600
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Broad Street (-73.381263, 43.028142)
End: Broadway (-73.584738, 43.266949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.21 L · about $3.41
Round trip
$6.82
1.7 gal · 6.42 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.41 $6.82
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.81 $7.62
Premium $4.86 $4.13 $8.26
Diesel $4.69 $3.99 $7.98

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 New York · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge and Fort Edward. The current time is 18:35:46.

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.