How far is Hull, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Hull, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 26 miles (41.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
25.95 mi
00h 59m
Flight
11.29 mi
18.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.29 mi
Kilometers
18.17 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.95 mi
Kilometers
41.77 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM EDT
Return by in Hull
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hull
2026-04-22T23:32
Arrive Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hull
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 Hull
12.7 mi
00h 29m
To Cambridge
13.2 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vautrinot Avenue

    83 m · 13 sec · Vautrinot Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    99 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Spring Street

    2552 ft · 51 sec · Spring Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Nantasket Avenue

    1269 ft · 31 sec · Nantasket Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Fitzpatrick Way

    2789 ft · 56 sec · Fitzpatrick Way

  6. 6

    Continue on Nantasket Avenue

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Nantasket Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto George Washington Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · George Washington Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Rockland Street

    1543 ft · 28 sec · Rockland Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Summer Street

    2511 ft · 1 min · Summer Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rotary Circle

    61 m · 3 sec · Summer Street

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Summer Street

    861 ft · 17 sec · Summer Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Otis Street

    3070 ft · 1 min · Otis Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Broad Cove Road

    3134 ft · 55 sec · Broad Cove Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Fore River Bridge

    1768 ft · 2 min · Fore River Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Street

    142 m · 8 sec · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Street

    58 m · 3 sec · Washington Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 34 sec · Hancock Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Adams Street

    1385 ft · 43 sec · Adams Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Newport Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Hancock Street

    1349 ft · 33 sec · Hancock Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Neponset Avenue

    1144 ft · 20 sec · Neponset Avenue

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto William T. Morrissey Boulevard

    75 m · 6 sec · William T. Morrissey Boulevard

  26. 26

    Take the exit straight toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Storrow Drive

    2408 ft · 59 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 North: Leverett Circle, North Station

    635 ft · 16 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway

    65 m · 9 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on Charles River Dam Road

    1802 ft · 1 min · Charles River Dam Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Monsignor O'Brien Highway

    955 ft · 35 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Line Street

    1062 ft · 52 sec · Line Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hull 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
37 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
142.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Expressway
3.28 mi · 13%
Nantasket Avenue
2.87 mi · 11%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.49 mi · 10%
Newport Avenue
2.27 mi · 9%
George Washington Boulevard
1.84 mi · 7%
Bridge Street
1.73 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

3.28 mi · 00h 04m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
11.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
00h 29m from Hull
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Hull and Light Rain Likely near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26 miles (41.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 12.7 miles from Hull and 13.2 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Hull and Light Rain Likely 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 8.3 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 8.2 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 11.6 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 8.4 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

Back Bay station

12 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

12 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Route 128 station

13 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

North Station

13 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hull and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 11.29 mi (18.17 km).

Hull

#1 Hull

Peninsula town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population10,484
Coordinates42.3020400, -70.9078200
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Vautrinot Avenue (-70.908028, 42.302244)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.47 L · about $3.58
Round trip
$7.16
1.84 gal · 6.94 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.58 $7.16
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.05 $8.09
Premium $4.80 $4.42 $8.83
Diesel $4.49 $4.13 $8.26

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hull and Cambridge. The current time is 23:32:31.

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.