How far is Edgartown, MA from Cambridge, MA?
The driving distance from Edgartown, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 97.6 miles (157 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
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.
County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edgartown and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgartown and Cambridge.
-
1
Start on South Water Street
70 m · 7 sec · South Water Street
-
2
Turn right onto Davis Lane
1137 ft · 52 sec · Davis Lane
-
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Peases Point Way South
107 m · 17 sec · Peases Point Way South
-
4
Turn sharp left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
-
5
Turn left onto Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road
-
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road
23 m · 2 sec · Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road
-
7
Exit the roundabout onto Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road
-
8
Continue on Edgartown Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Edgartown Road
-
9
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road
1136 ft · 23 sec · State Road
-
10
Continue on Beach Street
596 ft · 16 sec · Beach Street
-
11
Turn left onto Water Street
118 m · 12 sec · Water Street
-
12
Turn right
113 m · 27 sec
-
13
Continue on Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
7.9 mi · 45 min · Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
-
14
Continue straight
62 m · 19 sec
-
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
127 m · 20 sec · Railroad Avenue
-
16
Merge slight left onto Woods Hole Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Woods Hole Road
-
17
Continue on Locust Street
1862 ft · 1 min · Locust Street
-
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
713 ft · 9 sec · North Main Street
-
19
Continue on Palmer Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Avenue
-
20
Continue on West Falmouth Highway
8.3 mi · 12 min · West Falmouth Highway
-
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle
715 ft · 17 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard
-
22
Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard
4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard
-
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary
52 m · 6 sec · Sandwich Road Connector
-
24
Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector
3.5 mi · 6 min · Sandwich Road Connector
-
25
Turn right onto Adams Street
1078 ft · 25 sec · Adams Street
-
26
Turn right onto Cranberry Highway
73 m · 5 sec · Cranberry Highway
-
27
Take the ramp straight
826 ft · 20 sec
-
28
Merge slight left onto Sagamore Bridge
2245 ft · 47 sec · Sagamore Bridge
-
29
Continue on Pilgrim Highway
1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
-
30
Continue on Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway
-
31
Continue on I 93 North: Boston
8.4 mi · 11 min
-
32
Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
-
33
Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH
3075 ft · 47 sec
-
34
Take the exit slight right toward Sullivan Square, Somerville
2135 ft · 1 min
-
35
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1270 ft · 48 sec · Cambridge Street
-
36
Continue on Washington Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Street
-
37
Turn left onto Prospect Street
1079 ft · 38 sec · Prospect Street
-
38
Turn right onto Concord Avenue
673 ft · 35 sec · Concord Avenue
-
39
At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Avenue
1429 ft · 1 min · Concord Avenue
-
40
Turn right onto Beacon Street
550 ft · 26 sec · Beacon Street
-
41
Turn left onto Cooney Street
90 m · 13 sec · Cooney Street
-
42
At the end of the road, turn right onto Line Street
90 m · 19 sec · Line Street
-
43
Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue
-
44
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edgartown 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 Edgartown 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 Edgartown to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 97.6 miles (157 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Edgartown and 50.3 miles from Cambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.38 one way or $26.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Edgartown and Light Rain Likely near Cambridge.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
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 Plymouth.
Route 128 station
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edgartown and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 74.63 mi (120.11 km).
#1 Edgartown
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 4,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.3890100, -70.5133600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $13.38 | $26.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $15.13 | $30.25 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $16.51 | $33.02 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $15.44 | $30.88 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.