How far is Marion, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Marion, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
62.27 mi
01h 13m
Flight
49.85 mi
80.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.85 mi
Kilometers
80.22 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.27 mi
Kilometers
100.22 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Tue, May 12, 9:37 PM EDT
Return by in Marion
Tue, May 12, 10:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-05-12T20:23
Arrive Cambridge
Tue, May 12, 9:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marion
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
West Bridgewater
MA

City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Marion
31 mi
00h 36m
To Cambridge
31.3 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Marion Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
48°F
Overnight
Using White Island Shores as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pitcher Street

    86 m · 18 sec · Pitcher Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Front Street

    845 ft · 42 sec · Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2286 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

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

    1.4 km · 1 min · Mill Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    990 ft · 23 sec · Spring Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Front Street

    2267 ft · 45 sec · Front Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 195 East

    1621 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Marlboro

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 22 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 Marion 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
19.6 mi · 31%
Amvets Highway
17.5 mi · 28%
I 93 North
12 mi · 19%
I 195 East
4.58 mi · 7%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.49 mi · 4%
Cambridge Street
1.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Continue straight

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
49.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Bridgewater
00h 36m from Marion
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Marion 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 Marion to Cambridge?

The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

West Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31 miles from Marion and 31.3 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

24 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

37 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

39 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 49.85 mi (80.22 km).

Marion

#1 Marion

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population5,189
Coordinates41.7001000, -70.7628100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Pitcher Street (-70.762904, 41.700457)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.32 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.12
4.4 gal · 16.64 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.56 $17.12
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.67 $19.35
Premium $4.80 $10.56 $21.12
Diesel $4.49 $9.87 $19.75

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Marion and Cambridge. The current time is 20:23:54.

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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.