How far is Lakeville, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Lakeville, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
45.15 mi
00h 58m
Flight
37.43 mi
60.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.43 mi
Kilometers
60.23 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.15 mi
Kilometers
72.66 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Sat, Apr 18, 2:39 AM EDT
Return by in Lakeville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeville
2026-04-18T01:40
Arrive Cambridge
Sat, Apr 18, 2:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeville
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
Avon
MA

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

From Lakeville
22 mi
00h 29m
To Cambridge
23.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Precinct Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Precinct Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    21 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    21 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    13 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Precinct Street

    94 m · 13 sec · Precinct Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Bedford Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Middleborough Rotary

    673 ft · 9 sec · Harding Street

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Harding Street

    774 ft · 13 sec · Harding Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston

    2124 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    17.5 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    2471 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Storrow Drive

    2408 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

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

    635 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

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

    65 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Charles River Dam Road

    1802 ft · 1 min · Charles River Dam Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Monsignor O'Brien Highway

    955 ft · 35 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Line Street

    1062 ft · 52 sec · Line Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeville 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amvets Highway
17.5 mi · 39%
I 93 North
12 mi · 27%
I 495 North
4 mi · 9%
Bedford Street
3.93 mi · 9%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.49 mi · 6%
Cambridge Street
1.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Amvets Highway

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

17.5 mi · 00h 20m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
37.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avon
00h 29m from Lakeville
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lakeville 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 Lakeville to Cambridge?

The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Avon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Lakeville and 23.1 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lakeville and Mostly Cloudy near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Avon

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

12 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

25 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

26 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 37.43 mi (60.23 km).

Lakeville

#1 Lakeville

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population11,698
Coordinates41.8459400, -70.9494900
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Precinct Street (-70.949426, 41.845895)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.03 L · about $6.19
Round trip
$12.37
3.18 gal · 12.06 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.19 $12.37
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.99 $13.98
Premium $4.80 $7.63 $15.26
Diesel $4.49 $7.14 $14.27

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeville and Cambridge. The current time is 01:40:30.

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.