How far is Leverett, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Leverett, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
84.2 mi
01h 45m
Flight
71.4 mi
114.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.4 mi
Kilometers
114.91 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.2 mi
Kilometers
135.51 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Sat, May 2, 5:09 PM EDT
Return by in Leverett
Sat, May 2, 6:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leverett
2026-05-02T15:24
Arrive Cambridge
Sat, May 2, 5:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leverett
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
Fitchburg
MA

The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.

From Leverett
42.1 mi
00h 52m
To Cambridge
42.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Montague Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Montague Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Montague Road

    71 m · 7 sec · Montague Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Shutesbury Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Shutesbury Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Shutesbury Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Shutesbury Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Leverett Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Leverett Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Cooleyville Road

    2349 ft · 1 min · Cooleyville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Prescott Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Prescott Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Daniel Shays Highway

    10 mi · 16 min · Daniel Shays Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    18.2 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    12.2 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Union Turnpike

    3019 ft · 2 min · Union Turnpike

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary

    100 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

  19. 19

    Continue on Concord Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn

    144 m · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1781 ft · 51 sec · Alewife Brook Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Somerville Avenue

    1177 ft · 54 sec · Somerville Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Beacon Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Beacon Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Cooney Street

    90 m · 13 sec · Cooney Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Line Street

    90 m · 19 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 Leverett 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
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Daniel Shays Highway
40.5 mi · 48%
Concord Turnpike
19.8 mi · 24%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.26 mi · 7%
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.51 mi · 4%
Concord Highway
3.43 mi · 4%
Shutesbury Road
3.36 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Daniel Shays Highway

Take the ramp slight right

18.2 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
71.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fitchburg
00h 52m from Leverett
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Leverett and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Fitchburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Leverett and 42.1 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.55 one way or $23.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Leverett and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Fitchburg

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 Fitchburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 2.7 mi away

City Hall - Internet Backbone Point

Fitchburg , MA
Boulder Dr, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Landmark
Leominster City Hall
Meeting point 3.4 mi away

Leominster City Hall

Leominster , MA
25 West St, Leominster, MA 01453
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fitchburg.

BUS

Nashua, NH

34 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

46 mi away
417 Waverly St.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

53 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leverett and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 71.4 mi (114.91 km).

Leverett

#1 Leverett

Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States

Population1,836
Coordinates42.4520300, -72.5014800
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.501347, 42.452069)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.25 L · about $11.55
Round trip
$23.11
5.94 gal · 22.5 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.55 $23.11
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.06 $26.12
Premium $4.80 $14.25 $28.51
Diesel $4.49 $13.33 $26.66

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Leverett and Cambridge. The current time is 15:24:46.

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.