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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 47m.
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.
A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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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.
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Start on Liberty Street
26 m · 2 sec · Liberty Street
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Continue on East Washington Street
821 ft · 35 sec · East Washington Street
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Continue on Spring Street
2783 ft · 59 sec · Spring Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Whitman Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Whitman Street
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Continue on Plymouth Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Plymouth Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Whitman Rotary
21 m · 1 sec · Plymouth Street
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Exit the rotary onto Plymouth Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Street
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Turn left onto North Avenue
1676 ft · 44 sec · North Avenue
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Turn right onto Bedford Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bedford Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1070 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Boston
2159 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on I 93 North: Boston
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH
3075 ft · 47 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Sullivan Square, Somerville
2135 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1270 ft · 48 sec · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
1079 ft · 38 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto Concord Avenue
673 ft · 35 sec · Concord Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Avenue
1429 ft · 1 min · Concord Avenue
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Turn right onto Beacon Street
550 ft · 26 sec · Beacon Street
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Turn left onto Cooney Street
90 m · 13 sec · Cooney Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Line Street
90 m · 19 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
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.
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.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
Boston City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Quincy.
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hanson and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 23.72 mi (38.18 km).
#1 Hanson
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 10,951 |
| Coordinates | 42.0751000, -70.8800400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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