How far is Lenox, MA from Cambridge, MA?
The driving distance from Lenox, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.2 miles (179 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
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.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lenox and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lenox and Cambridge.
-
1
Start on Walker Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Walker Street
-
2
Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
1583 ft · 26 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway
-
3
Continue on Lee Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road
-
4
Continue on Laurel Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street
-
5
Continue on West Center Street
959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street
-
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2289 ft · 1 min · Main Street
-
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Street
751 ft · 27 sec · Park Street
-
8
Continue on Housatonic Street
2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street
-
9
Take the exit slight right
1734 ft · 43 sec
-
10
Keep slight right
2179 ft · 53 sec
-
11
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
119.5 mi · 2 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
-
12
Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
2628 ft · 1 min
-
13
Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
872 ft · 23 sec
-
14
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street
-
15
Continue on River Street
1.2 km · 2 min · River Street
-
16
Continue on Prospect Street
2916 ft · 2 min · Prospect Street
-
17
Turn left onto Hampshire Street
749 ft · 34 sec · Hampshire Street
-
18
Continue on Cambridge Street
614 ft · 34 sec · Cambridge Street
-
19
Turn right onto Line Street
1062 ft · 52 sec · Line Street
-
20
Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue
-
21
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lenox and Cambridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Lenox 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 Lenox to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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 63.8 miles from Lenox and 63.9 miles from Cambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.2 miles (179 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 2:08 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Lenox and Light Rain Likely near Cambridge.
Stop Ideas Near Warren
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Warren.
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
Springfield Union Station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lenox and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 111.26 mi (179.05 km).
#1 Lenox
Town of Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 4,933 |
| Coordinates | 42.3564800, -73.2848300 |
| Altitude | 383 |
| 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: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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 · Apr 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.