How far is Dudley, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Dudley, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.12 mi
01h 08m
Flight
47.96 mi
77.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.96 mi
Kilometers
77.18 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.12 mi
Kilometers
91.92 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 9:46 AM EDT
Return by in Dudley
Thu, Apr 23, 10:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dudley
2026-04-23T08:38
Arrive Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 9:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dudley
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Westborough
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Dudley
28 mi
00h 34m
To Cambridge
29.1 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Dudley Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Thursday
Using Sutton as the closest live forecast in the Worcester County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Road

    1057 ft · 23 sec · Center Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Dudley Oxford Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Dudley Oxford Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Dudley Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Dudley Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Charlton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Charlton Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Sutton Avenue

    2982 ft · 60 sec · Sutton Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1899 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Shrewsbury

    1701 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Washington Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Southwest Cutoff

    2397 ft · 35 sec · Southwest Cutoff

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, MA 146

    1582 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1787 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    36.6 mi · 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    2628 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

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

    872 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  18. 18

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Prospect Street

    2916 ft · 2 min · Prospect Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hampshire Street

    749 ft · 34 sec · Hampshire Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    614 ft · 30 sec · Cambridge Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Line Street

    1062 ft · 52 sec · Line Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dudley 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
36.6 mi · 64%
Sutton Avenue
5.67 mi · 10%
Dudley Oxford Road
3.6 mi · 6%
Washington Street
3.19 mi · 6%
Dudley Road
1.77 mi · 3%
Charlton Street
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

36.6 mi · 00h 44m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
48 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westborough
00h 34m from Dudley
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dudley and Partly Sunny near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Westborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Dudley and 29.1 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 48 miles (77.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.86 one way or $15.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dudley and Partly Sunny near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Westborough

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

16 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

45 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dudley and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 47.96 mi (77.18 km).

Dudley

#1 Dudley

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population11,663
Coordinates42.0451000, -71.9300700
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Road (-71.930146, 42.045117)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.63 L · about $7.86
Round trip
$15.72
4.04 gal · 15.26 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.86 $15.72
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.88 $17.76
Premium $4.80 $9.69 $19.39
Diesel $4.49 $9.07 $18.13

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dudley and Cambridge. The current time is 08:38:28.

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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.