How far is East Falmouth, MA from Cambridge, MA?
The driving distance from East Falmouth, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
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.
Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Falmouth and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Falmouth and Cambridge.
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Start on East Falmouth Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · East Falmouth Highway
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Turn right onto John Parker Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · John Parker Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sandwich Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Sandwich Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Sandwich Road
83 m · 11 sec · Sandwich Road
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Turn left onto Nathan Ellis Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Nathan Ellis Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 28 North: Bourne Bridge, Boston
1882 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle
715 ft · 17 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard
4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary
52 m · 6 sec · Sandwich Road Connector
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Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector
3.5 mi · 6 min · Sandwich Road Connector
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Turn right onto Adams Street
1078 ft · 27 sec · Adams Street
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Turn right onto Cranberry Highway
73 m · 5 sec · Cranberry Highway
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Take the ramp straight
826 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sagamore Bridge
2245 ft · 47 sec · Sagamore Bridge
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Continue on Pilgrim Highway
1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
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Continue on Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on I 93 North: Boston
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.5 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Storrow Drive
2408 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 North: Leverett Circle, North Station
635 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway
65 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Charles River Dam Road
1802 ft · 1 min · Charles River Dam Road
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Continue on Monsignor O'Brien Highway
955 ft · 35 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway
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Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1.4 mi · 5 min · 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 East Falmouth 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.
Pilgrims Highway
Continue on Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving East Falmouth and Light Rain Likely near Cambridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Falmouth to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from East Falmouth and 42.1 miles from Cambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.93 one way or $21.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around East Falmouth and Light Rain Likely near Cambridge.
Stop Ideas Near Kingston
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 Kingston.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Falmouth and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 61.8 mi (99.46 km).
#1 East Falmouth
Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
| Population | 6,038 |
| Coordinates | 41.5784400, -70.5586400 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $12.36 | $24.71 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $13.49 | $26.97 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $12.61 | $25.22 |
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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