How far is Chesterfield, MA from Cambridge, MA?
The driving distance from Chesterfield, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
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.
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterfield and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield and Cambridge.
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Start on Main Road
88 m · 12 sec · Main Road
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Turn left onto South Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Street
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Continue on East Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · East Street
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Continue on Chesterfield Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Chesterfield Road
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Turn right onto Sylvester Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Sylvester Road
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Continue on West Farms Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Farms Road
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Continue on Glendale Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Glendale Road
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Continue on Torrey Street
1466 ft · 29 sec · Torrey Street
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Turn left onto Loudville Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Loudville Road
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Continue on Glendale Street
2612 ft · 55 sec · Glendale Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2945 ft · 52 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Union Street
2026 ft · 35 sec · Union Street
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Continue on Cottage Street
1456 ft · 25 sec · Cottage Street
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Continue on Holyoke Street
1 mi · 2 min · Holyoke Street
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Continue on Mountain Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Mountain Road
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Continue on Easthampton Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Easthampton Road
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Turn slight right
68 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Northampton Street
2165 ft · 43 sec · Northampton Street
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Turn left onto West Franklin Street
3035 ft · 1 min · West Franklin Street
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Continue on Resnic Boulevard
2242 ft · 50 sec · Resnic Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
1351 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 141 East: Chicopee Falls
1515 ft · 52 sec
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Turn straight onto Grattan Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Grattan Street
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Turn left onto McKinstry Avenue
3246 ft · 1 min · McKinstry Avenue
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Turn right onto Montgomery Street
153 m · 19 sec · Montgomery Street
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Turn left
1797 ft · 1 min
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Take the ramp straight
538 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
2214 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
81.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
2628 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
872 ft · 23 sec
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Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street
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Continue on River Street
1.2 km · 2 min · River Street
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Continue on Prospect Street
2916 ft · 2 min · Prospect Street
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Turn left onto Hampshire Street
749 ft · 34 sec · Hampshire Street
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Continue on Cambridge Street
614 ft · 30 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn right onto Line Street
1062 ft · 52 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 Chesterfield and Cambridge.
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
81.4 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Chesterfield and Mostly Cloudy near Cambridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesterfield to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Sturbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Chesterfield and 61.5 miles from Cambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.95 one way or $31.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Chesterfield and Mostly Cloudy near Cambridge.
Stop Ideas Near Sturbridge
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 Sturbridge.
Union Station
Springfield Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 88.51 mi (142.45 km).
#1 Chesterfield
Town in Massachusetts, USA
| Population | 1,250 |
| Coordinates | 42.3917500, -72.8398200 |
| Altitude | 433 |
| 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: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.95 | $31.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $18.03 | $36.06 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $19.68 | $39.35 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $18.40 | $36.80 |
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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