How far is Lee, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Lee, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.42 mi
02h 00m
Flight
109.53 mi
176.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.53 mi
Kilometers
176.27 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.42 mi
Kilometers
198.62 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Sat, Apr 18, 10:21 AM EDT
Return by in Lee
Sat, Apr 18, 12:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee
2026-04-18T08:20
Arrive Cambridge
Sat, Apr 18, 10:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lee
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Lee
61.6 mi
01h 00m
To Cambridge
61.8 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
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 Lee and Cambridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Park Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Park Street

    25 m · 7 sec · Park Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Park Street

    751 ft · 27 sec · Park Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1734 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2179 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    119.5 mi · 2 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  8. 8

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

    2628 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    872 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  11. 11

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Prospect Street

    2916 ft · 2 min · Prospect Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Hampshire Street

    749 ft · 34 sec · Hampshire Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    614 ft · 30 sec · Cambridge Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Line Street

    1062 ft · 52 sec · Line Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
120 mi · 97%
Housatonic Street
1.28 mi · 1%
River Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Allston-Brighton
0.66 mi · 1%
Prospect Street
0.55 mi
Line Street
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

120 mi · 02h 19m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
109.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
01h 00m from Lee
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lee 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 Lee to Cambridge?

The road trip is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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 61.6 miles from Lee and 61.8 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.96 one way or $33.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lee 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 Lee and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 109.53 mi (176.27 km).

Lee

#1 Lee

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population5,629
Coordinates42.3042500, -73.2481600
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Street (-73.248105, 42.304246)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.49 L · about $16.96
Round trip
$33.92
8.72 gal · 32.98 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.96 $33.92
Mid-grade $4.40 $19.17 $38.34
Premium $4.80 $20.92 $41.85
Diesel $4.49 $19.57 $39.14

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 Lee and Cambridge. The current time is 08:20:25.

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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.