How far is Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA from Cambridge, MA?
The driving distance from Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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.
A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester-by-the-Sea and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester-by-the-Sea and Cambridge.
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Start on Brook Street
103 m · 20 sec · Brook Street
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Turn right onto Norwood Avenue
100 m · 16 sec · Norwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Desmond Avenue
699 ft · 35 sec · Desmond Avenue
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Turn right onto School Street
1 mi · 2 min · School Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 128 South
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
13.7 mi · 19 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Danvers, Boston
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South: Boston
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Newbury Street
2169 ft · 37 sec · Newbury Street
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Continue on Broadway
1 km · 58 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
1561 ft · 27 sec · Newburyport Turnpike
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Continue on Broadway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Broadway
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Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
1.2 km · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike
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Continue on Bennett Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lynn Street, Malden
83 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Salem Street
101 m · 10 sec · Salem Street
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Turn right onto Lynn Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lynn Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Broadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sweetser Circle
69 m · 4 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
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Exit the rotary onto Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
2041 ft · 36 sec · Krystyl K. Poirier Memorial Roadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Santilli Circle
55 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary
556 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Revere Beach Parkway
2944 ft · 58 sec · Revere Beach Parkway
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Take the exit straight
94 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight right onto Fellsway
1.6 km · 2 min · Fellsway
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Continue on McGrath Highway
1 km · 1 min · McGrath Highway
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Continue on McGrath Highway
960 ft · 19 sec · McGrath Highway
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1106 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
1079 ft · 38 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto Concord Avenue
673 ft · 35 sec · Concord Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Avenue
1429 ft · 1 min · Concord Avenue
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Turn right onto Beacon Street
550 ft · 26 sec · Beacon Street
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Turn left onto Cooney Street
90 m · 13 sec · Cooney Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Line Street
90 m · 19 sec · Line Street
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Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester-by-the-Sea and Cambridge.
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.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
13.7 mi · 00h 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.
Rain Showers leaving Manchester-by-the-Sea 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 Manchester-by-the-Sea to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
South Peabody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Manchester-by-the-Sea and 18.8 miles from Cambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.63 one way or $9.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Manchester-by-the-Sea and Light Rain Likely near Cambridge.
Stop Ideas Near South Peabody
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Peabody.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester-by-the-Sea and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 22.15 mi (35.65 km).
#1 Manchester-by-the-Sea
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 5,438 |
| Coordinates | 42.5778700, -70.7689400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $4.63 | $9.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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