How far is Hinsdale, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Hinsdale, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.1 miles (166 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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
127.97 mi
02h 30m
Flight
103.14 mi
165.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.14 mi
Kilometers
165.98 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.97 mi
Kilometers
205.94 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Tue, May 12, 9:46 PM EDT
Return by in Hinsdale
Wed, May 13, 12:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hinsdale
2026-05-12T19:15
Arrive Cambridge
Tue, May 12, 9:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hinsdale
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
Warren
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Hinsdale
65.1 mi
01h 15m
To Cambridge
62.9 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    57 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Peru Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Peru Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · West Main Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Old North Road

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Old North Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Huntington Road

    24 m · 2 sec · Huntington Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Huntington Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Huntington Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Worthington Road

    7 mi · 12 min · Worthington Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Montgomery Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montgomery Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Main Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Montgomery Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Montgomery Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Montgomery Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Notre Dame Street

    2619 ft · 59 sec · Notre Dame Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Elm Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · North Elm Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    577 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Friendlys Way

    108 m · 12 sec · Friendlys Way

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    785 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1454 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    89.8 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park

    2628 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park

    872 ft · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  23. 23

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Prospect Street

    2916 ft · 2 min · Prospect Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Hampshire Street

    749 ft · 34 sec · Hampshire Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    614 ft · 30 sec · Cambridge Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Line Street

    1062 ft · 52 sec · Line Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hinsdale 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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
89.8 mi · 70%
Worthington Road
7.05 mi · 6%
Huntington Road
5.93 mi · 5%
Old North Road
5.36 mi · 4%
Main Road
5.2 mi · 4%
West Main Road
4.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
103.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
01h 15m from Hinsdale
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Hinsdale 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 Hinsdale to Cambridge?

The road trip is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Hinsdale and 62.9 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 103.1 miles (166 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.54 one way or $35.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Hinsdale and Mostly Cloudy near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Warren

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

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

RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

32 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

35 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hinsdale and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 103.14 mi (165.98 km).

Hinsdale

#1 Hinsdale

City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,902
Coordinates42.4387000, -73.1253800
Altitude436
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.125838, 42.438615)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.51 gal
17.09 L · about $17.54
Round trip
$35.09
9.02 gal · 34.18 L
Estimated CO2
40.1 kg one way
Round trip: 80.2 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.54 $35.09
Mid-grade $4.40 $19.83 $39.66
Premium $4.80 $21.64 $43.29
Diesel $4.49 $20.24 $40.48

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hinsdale and Cambridge. The current time is 19:15:53.

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.