How far is Chicopee, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Chicopee, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
90.68 mi
01h 33m
Flight
78.39 mi
126.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.39 mi
Kilometers
126.16 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.68 mi
Kilometers
145.94 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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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 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Sat, Apr 18, 1:01 PM EDT
Return by in Chicopee
Sat, Apr 18, 2:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chicopee
2026-04-18T11:27
Arrive Cambridge
Sat, Apr 18, 1:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chicopee
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
Auburn
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Chicopee
43.6 mi
00h 46m
To Cambridge
47.2 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Springfield Street

    749 ft · 27 sec · Springfield Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Granby Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Granby Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    37 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Montgomery Street

    153 m · 19 sec · Montgomery Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1797 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    538 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2214 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    81.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park

    2628 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park

    872 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  13. 13

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Prospect Street

    2916 ft · 2 min · Prospect Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hampshire Street

    749 ft · 34 sec · Hampshire Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    614 ft · 30 sec · Cambridge Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Line Street

    1062 ft · 52 sec · Line Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
81.4 mi · 90%
Granby Road
2.16 mi · 2%
River Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Allston-Brighton
0.66 mi · 1%
Montgomery Street
0.62 mi · 1%
Prospect Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
78.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 46m from Chicopee
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Chicopee 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 Chicopee to Cambridge?

The road trip is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Chicopee and 47.2 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.45 one way or $24.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Chicopee and Mostly Cloudy near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

54 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

57 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chicopee and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 78.39 mi (126.16 km).

Chicopee

#1 Chicopee

The most populous city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.

Population54,825
Coordinates42.1487000, -72.6078700
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.607889, 42.148709)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.11 L · about $12.45
Round trip
$24.90
6.4 gal · 24.22 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.45 $24.90
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.07 $28.14
Premium $4.80 $15.36 $30.71
Diesel $4.49 $14.36 $28.72

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Chicopee and Cambridge. The current time is 11:27:32.

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.