How far is Edgeworth, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Edgeworth, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.43 mi
00h 15m
Flight
3.3 mi
5.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.3 mi
Kilometers
5.31 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.43 mi
Kilometers
7.13 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Sat, Nov 7, 12:27 AM EST
Return by in Edgeworth
Sat, Nov 7, 12:42 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgeworth
2026-11-07T00:12
Arrive Cambridge
Sat, Nov 7, 12:27 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Edgeworth
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Somerville
MA

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Edgeworth
2 mi
00h 07m
To Cambridge
2.4 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Highland Avenue

    1444 ft · 33 sec · Highland Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Middlesex Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Middlesex Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fellsway

    1 mi · 2 min · Fellsway

  4. 4

    Continue on McGrath Highway

    1 km · 1 min · McGrath Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on McGrath Highway

    960 ft · 19 sec · McGrath Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1106 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1079 ft · 38 sec · Prospect Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Concord Avenue

    673 ft · 35 sec · Concord Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Avenue

    1429 ft · 1 min · Concord Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Beacon Street

    550 ft · 26 sec · Beacon Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Cooney Street

    90 m · 13 sec · Cooney Street

  12. 12

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

    90 m · 19 sec · Line Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edgeworth 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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
318.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fellsway
1.02 mi · 23%
McGrath Highway
0.82 mi · 18%
Middlesex Avenue
0.73 mi · 17%
Concord Avenue
0.4 mi · 9%
Highland Avenue
0.27 mi · 6%
Washington Street
0.21 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Fellsway

Turn left onto Fellsway

1.02 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
3.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerville
00h 07m from Edgeworth
Leave By
8:00 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Edgeworth and Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Somerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2 miles from Edgeworth and 2.4 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.66 one way or $1.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny around Edgeworth and Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Somerville

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 Somerville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 2.6 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 2.7 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
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 2.6 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

North Station

4 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

5 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

5 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

14 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edgeworth and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 3.3 mi (5.31 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Edgeworth

Edgeworth is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.4189900, -71.0800500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Highland Avenue (-71.079871, 42.418989)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.16 gal
0.59 L · about $0.66
Round trip
$1.33
0.32 gal · 1.18 L
Estimated CO2
1.4 kg one way
Round trip: 2.8 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $0.66 $1.33
Mid-grade $4.82 $0.77 $1.54
Premium $5.23 $0.84 $1.67
Diesel $6.30 $1.01 $2.02

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Edgeworth and Cambridge. The current time is 00:12:04.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.