How far is Hanson, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Hanson, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
29.75 mi
00h 47m
Flight
23.72 mi
38.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.72 mi
Kilometers
38.18 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.75 mi
Kilometers
47.88 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Fri, Apr 10, 8:14 AM EDT
Return by in Hanson
Fri, Apr 10, 9:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanson
2026-04-10T07:26
Arrive Cambridge
Fri, Apr 10, 8:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hanson
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
Quincy
MA

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From Hanson
14.9 mi
00h 23m
To Cambridge
14.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 15 mph S
Destination
64°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Liberty Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Liberty Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Washington Street

    821 ft · 35 sec · East Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Spring Street

    2783 ft · 59 sec · Spring Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Whitman Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Whitman Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Plymouth Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Whitman Rotary

    21 m · 1 sec · Plymouth Street

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Plymouth Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1676 ft · 44 sec · North Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bedford Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bedford Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1070 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Boston

    2159 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Pilgrims Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

    3075 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Sullivan Square, Somerville

    2135 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1270 ft · 48 sec · Cambridge Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1079 ft · 38 sec · Prospect Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Concord Avenue

    673 ft · 35 sec · Concord Avenue

  22. 22

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

    1429 ft · 1 min · Concord Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Beacon Street

    550 ft · 26 sec · Beacon Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Cooney Street

    90 m · 13 sec · Cooney Street

  25. 25

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

    90 m · 19 sec · Line Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
00h 23m from Hanson
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Hanson and Sunny near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Hanson and 14.9 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.08 one way or $8.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Hanson and Sunny near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Quincy

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 Quincy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 9.5 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 9.4 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
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 10 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

South Station

12 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

12 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Route 128 station

13 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanson and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 23.72 mi (38.18 km).

Hanson

#1 Hanson

Town in Massachusetts

Population10,951
Coordinates42.0751000, -70.8800400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Liberty Street (-70.879827, 42.075272)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.97 L · about $4.08
Round trip
$8.17
2.1 gal · 7.94 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.08 $8.17
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.62 $9.23
Premium $4.80 $5.04 $10.08
Diesel $4.49 $4.71 $9.42

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Hanson and Cambridge. The current time is 07:26:56.

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.