How far is Groveland, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Groveland, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
37.85 mi
00h 49m
Flight
26.89 mi
43.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.89 mi
Kilometers
43.27 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.85 mi
Kilometers
60.91 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, 2:51 PM EDT
Return by in Groveland
Fri, Apr 17, 3:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Groveland
2026-04-17T14:01
Arrive Cambridge
Fri, Apr 17, 2:51 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
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Groveland
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
Tewksbury
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Groveland
19 mi
00h 24m
To Cambridge
18.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
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 Groveland and Cambridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gardner Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Gardner Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Elm Park

    1016 ft · 19 sec · Elm Park

  3. 3

    Continue on Bates Bridge

    1195 ft · 23 sec · Bates Bridge

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Water Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Water Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Water Street

    2045 ft · 38 sec · Water Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Merrimack Street

    1768 ft · 33 sec · Merrimack Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Street

    1154 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    67 m · 6 sec · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on River Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · River Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Lawrence

    1719 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South: Boston

    1946 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    19.2 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 38: Medford, Somerville

    977 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mystic Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mystic Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Fellsway

    843 ft · 20 sec · Fellsway

  18. 18

    Continue on McGrath Highway

    1 km · 1 min · McGrath Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on McGrath Highway

    960 ft · 19 sec · McGrath Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1106 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1079 ft · 38 sec · Prospect Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Concord Avenue

    673 ft · 35 sec · Concord Avenue

  23. 23

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

    1429 ft · 1 min · Concord Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Beacon Street

    550 ft · 26 sec · Beacon Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Cooney Street

    90 m · 13 sec · Cooney Street

  26. 26

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

    90 m · 19 sec · Line Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 South
19.6 mi · 52%
I 495 South
9.99 mi · 26%
River Street
2.06 mi · 5%
Water Street
1.51 mi · 4%
Lincoln Avenue
0.88 mi · 2%
McGrath Highway
0.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 93 South

Merge slight left

19.2 mi · 00h 23m

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 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
26.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tewksbury
00h 24m from Groveland
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Groveland 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 Groveland to Cambridge?

The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.9 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?

Tewksbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Groveland and 18.8 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tewksbury

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

13 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

22 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

30 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

North Station

31 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Groveland and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 26.89 mi (43.27 km).

Groveland

#1 Groveland

City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America

Population6,868
Coordinates42.7603700, -71.0314500
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Gardner Street (-71.031753, 42.760404)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.06 L · about $5.21
Round trip
$10.43
2.68 gal · 10.12 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.21 $10.43
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.89 $11.78
Premium $4.80 $6.43 $12.86
Diesel $4.49 $6.01 $12.03

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 Groveland and Cambridge. The current time is 14:01:43.

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.