How far is Easthampton, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Easthampton, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
96.71 mi
01h 41m
Flight
80.22 mi
129.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.22 mi
Kilometers
129.1 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.71 mi
Kilometers
155.64 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM EDT
Return by in Easthampton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Easthampton
2026-04-22T22:31
Arrive Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Easthampton
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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Easthampton
46.9 mi
00h 50m
To Cambridge
49.8 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Union Street

    129 m · 8 sec · Union Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cottage Street

    1456 ft · 25 sec · Cottage Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Holyoke Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Holyoke Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mountain Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Mountain Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Easthampton Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Easthampton Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    68 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Northampton Street

    2165 ft · 43 sec · Northampton Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Franklin Street

    3035 ft · 1 min · West Franklin Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Resnic Boulevard

    2242 ft · 50 sec · Resnic Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    1351 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 141 East: Chicopee Falls

    1515 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Grattan Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Grattan Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto McKinstry Avenue

    3246 ft · 1 min · McKinstry Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Montgomery Street

    153 m · 19 sec · Montgomery Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1797 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight

    538 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    2214 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    81.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  21. 21

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

    2628 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

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

    872 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  24. 24

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Prospect Street

    2916 ft · 2 min · Prospect Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Hampshire Street

    749 ft · 34 sec · Hampshire Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    614 ft · 30 sec · Cambridge Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Line Street

    1062 ft · 52 sec · Line Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Easthampton 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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
81.4 mi · 84%
Easthampton Road
2.31 mi · 2%
Resnic Boulevard
1.69 mi · 2%
Holyoke Street
1.04 mi · 1%
Mountain Road
0.97 mi · 1%
River Street
0.75 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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
80.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
00h 50m from Easthampton
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Easthampton 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 Easthampton to Cambridge?

The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.6 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Easthampton and 49.8 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.26 one way or $26.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Easthampton and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 80.22 mi (129.1 km).

Easthampton

#1 Easthampton

City in Massachusetts, United States of America

Population15,750
Coordinates42.2667600, -72.6689800
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.669147, 42.266674)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.92 L · about $13.26
Round trip
$26.53
6.82 gal · 25.84 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.26 $26.53
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.99 $29.99
Premium $4.80 $16.36 $32.73
Diesel $4.49 $15.30 $30.61

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 Easthampton and Cambridge. The current time is 22:31:23.

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.