How far is Greenwich, NY from Cambridge, NY?

The driving distance from Greenwich, NY to Cambridge, NY is about 8.7 miles (14 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.69 mi
00h 14m
Flight
7.34 mi
11.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.34 mi
Kilometers
11.81 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.69 mi
Kilometers
13.99 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Fri, Apr 17, 6:28 PM EDT
Return by in Greenwich
Fri, Apr 17, 6:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwich
2026-04-17T18:14
Arrive Cambridge
Fri, Apr 17, 6:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

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 EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greenwich
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Easton
NY

Human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America

From Greenwich
4.3 mi
00h 07m
To Cambridge
4.3 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Salem Street

    82 m · 17 sec · Salem Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1286 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    554 ft · 16 sec · Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Eddy Street

    1033 ft · 29 sec · Eddy Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Cambridge Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    6.6 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Broad Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwich 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
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cambridge Road
1.47 mi · 17%
Main Street
0.24 mi · 3%
Eddy Street
0.2 mi · 2%
Bridge Street
0.11 mi · 1%
Salem Street
0.05 mi · 1%
Broad Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

6.61 mi · 00h 10m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
7.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Easton
00h 07m from Greenwich
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenwich and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.7 miles (14 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Easton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Greenwich and 4.3 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.24 one way or $2.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenwich and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Easton

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

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

BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

20 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

23 mi away
26 Station Lane
RAIL

Fort Edward station

31 mi away
70 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

37 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwich and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 7.34 mi (11.81 km).

Greenwich

#1 Greenwich

Human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America

Population1,698
Coordinates43.0906300, -73.4987300
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

Town in New York, United States

Population1,916
Coordinates43.0281300, -73.3812200
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwich (-73.49873, 43.09063)
End: Cambridge (-73.38122, 43.02813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.16 L · about $1.24
Round trip
$2.49
0.62 gal · 2.32 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.24 $2.49
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.39 $2.78
Premium $4.86 $1.51 $3.01
Diesel $4.69 $1.46 $2.91

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 New York · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwich and Cambridge. The current time is 18:14:13.

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.