How far is Marlborough, MA from Cambridge, MA?
The driving distance from Marlborough, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
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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.
Census-designated place in Middlesex 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 Marlborough and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marlborough and Cambridge.
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Start on the route
45 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Windsor Street
56 m · 9 sec · Windsor Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
79 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Granger Boulevard
2095 ft · 35 sec · Granger Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Bolton Street
1186 ft · 24 sec · South Bolton Street
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Continue on Maple Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Marlboro Road
2990 ft · 1 min · Marlboro Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Marlboro Road
46 m · 5 sec · Marlboro Road
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Continue on Framingham Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Framingham Road
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Continue on Boston Road
1717 ft · 57 sec · Boston Road
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Turn sharp right onto Central Street
2961 ft · 1 min · Central Street
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Turn left onto Turnpike Road
1 km · 1 min · Turnpike Road
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Continue on Worcester Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Worcester Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
1880 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East
1600 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
19.1 mi · 24 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
2628 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
872 ft · 23 sec
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Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street
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Continue on River Street
1.2 km · 2 min · River Street
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Continue on Prospect Street
2916 ft · 2 min · Prospect Street
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Turn left onto Hampshire Street
749 ft · 34 sec · Hampshire Street
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Continue on Cambridge Street
614 ft · 30 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn right onto Line Street
1062 ft · 52 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 Marlborough 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.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
19.1 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Marlborough and Partly Sunny near Cambridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marlborough to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cochituate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Marlborough and 20.2 miles from Cambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Marlborough and Partly Sunny near Cambridge.
Stop Ideas Near Cochituate
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cochituate.
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marlborough and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 22.89 mi (36.84 km).
#1 Marlborough
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 39,290 |
| Coordinates | 42.3459300, -71.5522900 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| 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 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 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 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.36 | $10.73 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.85 | $11.71 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
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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