How far is Conway, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Conway, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
103.26 mi
02h 02m
Flight
81.8 mi
131.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.8 mi
Kilometers
131.65 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.26 mi
Kilometers
166.18 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Sat, May 2, 5:08 PM EDT
Return by in Conway
Sat, May 2, 7:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-05-02T15:06
Arrive Cambridge
Sat, May 2, 5:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conway
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
Fiskdale
MA

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Conway
59.3 mi
01h 01m
To Cambridge
44 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto River Street

    40 m · 4 sec · River Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    807 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    69 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Deerfield Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Deerfield Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Conway Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Conway Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Deerfield Bypass

    1853 ft · 33 sec · South Deerfield Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Greenfield Road

    2452 ft · 41 sec · Greenfield Road

  9. 9

    Continue on State Road

    1945 ft · 40 sec · State Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1493 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    22.5 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY

    1.5 km · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Worcester, Boston

    2734 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    2628 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

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

    872 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  19. 19

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Prospect Street

    2916 ft · 2 min · Prospect Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hampshire Street

    749 ft · 34 sec · Hampshire Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    614 ft · 30 sec · Cambridge Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Line Street

    1062 ft · 52 sec · Line Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Conway 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
84.6 mi · 82%
State Road
23.1 mi · 22%
Conway Road
2.86 mi · 3%
South Deerfield Road
2.85 mi · 3%
I 90 Toll
0.93 mi · 1%
River Street
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

84.6 mi · 01h 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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
81.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fiskdale
01h 01m from Conway
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Conway and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Fiskdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Conway and 44 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.16 one way or $28.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Conway and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Fiskdale

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

40 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

44 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

48 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 81.8 mi (131.65 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA

Population1,875
Coordinates42.5098100, -72.6995300
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: River Street (-72.699521, 42.509616)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.79 L · about $14.16
Round trip
$28.32
7.28 gal · 27.58 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.16 $28.32
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.01 $32.01
Premium $4.80 $17.47 $34.94
Diesel $4.49 $16.34 $32.67

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Cambridge. The current time is 15:06:13.

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.