How far is Easton, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Easton, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
32.62 mi
00h 49m
Flight
24.25 mi
39.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.25 mi
Kilometers
39.03 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.62 mi
Kilometers
52.5 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Fri, Apr 17, 2:50 PM EDT
Return by in Easton
Fri, Apr 17, 3:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Easton
2026-04-17T14:01
Arrive Cambridge
Fri, Apr 17, 2:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Easton
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
Milton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Easton
16 mi
00h 24m
To Cambridge
16.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Street

    60 m · 11 sec · South Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Foundry Street

    2193 ft · 49 sec · Foundry Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Depot Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Central Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Central Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    790 ft · 13 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Belmont Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Belmont Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Amvets Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    2471 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Storrow Drive

    2408 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 North: Leverett Circle, North Station

    635 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway

    65 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Charles River Dam Road

    1802 ft · 1 min · Charles River Dam Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Monsignor O'Brien Highway

    955 ft · 35 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Line Street

    1062 ft · 52 sec · Line Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
12 mi · 37%
Amvets Highway
9.57 mi · 29%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.49 mi · 8%
Depot Street
2.03 mi · 6%
Belmont Street
1.48 mi · 5%
Cambridge Street
1.42 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Merge slight left

11.5 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 24m from Easton
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Easton and Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Easton and 16.6 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.47 one way or $8.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Easton and Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.6 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.

RAIL

Route 128 station

8 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Easton and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 24.25 mi (39.03 km).

Easton

#1 Easton

Town in the U.

Population25,116
Coordinates42.0245400, -71.1286600
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.128648, 42.024649)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.36 L · about $4.47
Round trip
$8.95
2.3 gal · 8.72 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.47 $8.95
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.06 $10.11
Premium $4.80 $5.52 $11.04
Diesel $4.49 $5.16 $10.32

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Easton and Cambridge. The current time is 14:01:44.

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.