How far is Charlemont, MA from Cambridge, MA?
The driving distance from Charlemont, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlemont and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlemont and Cambridge.
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Start on Main Street
2038 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
1.2 km · 1 min · Mohawk Trail
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Continue on Route 2
5.2 mi · 8 min · Route 2
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
10.5 mi · 16 min · Mohawk Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
975 ft · 13 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston
51 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
12.6 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway
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Continue on Union Turnpike
3019 ft · 2 min · Union Turnpike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary
100 m · 4 sec · Elm Street
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Exit the rotary onto Elm Street
1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Concord Turnpike
3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
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Continue on Concord Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Highway
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Continue on Concord Turnpike
3.5 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
144 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway
1781 ft · 51 sec · Alewife Brook Parkway
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Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn left onto Somerville Avenue
1177 ft · 54 sec · Somerville Avenue
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Turn right onto Beacon Street
1.6 km · 3 min · Beacon Street
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Turn right onto Cooney Street
90 m · 13 sec · Cooney Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Line Street
90 m · 19 sec · Line Street
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Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlemont and Cambridge.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MA 2 East
Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston
51 mi · 01h 15m
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 Charlemont and Rain Showers Likely near Cambridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlemont to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Templeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Charlemont and 53.7 miles from Cambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.74 one way or $29.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Charlemont and Rain Showers Likely near Cambridge.
Stop Ideas Near Templeton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Templeton.
Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
John W. Olver Transit Center
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlemont and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 91.55 mi (147.33 km).
#1 Charlemont
Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 1,231 |
| Coordinates | 42.6278600, -72.8698200 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cambridge
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 119,192 |
| Coordinates | 42.3751000, -71.1056100 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.74 | $29.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $16.66 | $33.33 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $18.19 | $36.38 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $17.01 | $34.02 |
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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