How far is Granville, MA from Cambridge, MA?
The driving distance from Granville, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
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.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Granville and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granville and Cambridge.
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Start on Main Road
941 ft · 32 sec · Main Road
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Turn left onto Old Westfield Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Old Westfield Road
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Continue on Granville Road
3.3 mi · 8 min · Granville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Granville Road
1645 ft · 55 sec · Granville Road
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Turn left onto Broadway
1542 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Western Avenue
49 m · 12 sec · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto Lloyds Hill Road
1384 ft · 28 sec · Lloyds Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Russell Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Russell Road
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Continue on Franklin Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
734 ft · 27 sec · Maple Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Orange Street
85 m · 15 sec · Orange Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
105 m · 12 sec · Elm Street
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Turn slight right onto Union Avenue
2157 ft · 1 min · Union Avenue
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Merge slight left onto North Elm Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Elm Street
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Turn right
577 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Friendlys Way
108 m · 12 sec · Friendlys Way
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Continue straight
785 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
1454 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
89.8 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
2628 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
872 ft · 23 sec
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Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street
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Continue on River Street
1.2 km · 2 min · River Street
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Continue on Prospect Street
2916 ft · 2 min · Prospect Street
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Turn left onto Hampshire Street
749 ft · 34 sec · Hampshire Street
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Continue on Cambridge Street
614 ft · 30 sec · 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 Granville 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.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
89.8 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Granville and Mostly Cloudy near Cambridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Granville to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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 51.9 miles from Granville and 52.1 miles from Cambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.28 one way or $28.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Granville and Mostly Cloudy near Cambridge.
Stop Ideas Near Charlton
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 Charlton.
Union Station
Framingham station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Springfield Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Granville and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 92.34 mi (148.6 km).
#1 Granville
City in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 1,606 |
| Coordinates | 42.0667600, -72.8614900 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| 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: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $14.28 | $28.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $16.14 | $32.27 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $17.61 | $35.22 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $16.47 | $32.94 |
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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