How far is Marstons Mills, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Marstons Mills, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 71 miles (114.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
71.05 mi
01h 31m
Flight
60.99 mi
98.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.99 mi
Kilometers
98.15 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.05 mi
Kilometers
114.34 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Sun, Apr 19, 10:15 AM EDT
Return by in Marstons Mills
Sun, Apr 19, 11:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marstons Mills
2026-04-19T08:44
Arrive Cambridge
Sun, Apr 19, 10:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marstons Mills
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Duxbury
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From Marstons Mills
35.9 mi
00h 45m
To Cambridge
35.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marstons Mills and Cambridge.

  1. 1

    Start on River Road

    1432 ft · 1 min · River Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cotuit Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Cotuit Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prospect Street

    21 m · 1 sec · Prospect Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Prospect Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prospect Street

    38 m · 3 sec · Prospect Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Prospect Street

    544 ft · 11 sec · Prospect Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI

    913 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Mid Cape Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

    3075 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Sullivan Square, Somerville

    2135 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1270 ft · 48 sec · Cambridge Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1079 ft · 38 sec · Prospect Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Concord Avenue

    673 ft · 35 sec · Concord Avenue

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Avenue

    1429 ft · 1 min · Concord Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Beacon Street

    550 ft · 26 sec · Beacon Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Cooney Street

    90 m · 13 sec · Cooney Street

  23. 23

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

    90 m · 19 sec · Line Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marstons Mills 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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 59%
Mid Cape Highway
10.3 mi · 14%
I 93 North
9 mi · 13%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.19 mi · 4%
Cotuit Road
2.17 mi · 3%
Prospect Street
1.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

42.3 mi · 00h 53m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
61 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Duxbury
00h 45m from Marstons Mills
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Marstons Mills and Rain Showers Likely near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marstons Mills to Cambridge?

The road trip is about 71 miles (114.3 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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 Duxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Marstons Mills and 35.2 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 61 miles (98.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.76 one way or $19.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Marstons Mills and Rain Showers Likely near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near South Duxbury

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Duxbury, 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 South Duxbury.

RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

48 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

49 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marstons Mills and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 60.99 mi (98.15 km).

Marstons Mills

#1 Marstons Mills

City in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population8,017
Coordinates41.6562200, -70.4161400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: River Road (-70.415977, 41.656329)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.49 L · about $9.76
Round trip
$19.53
5.02 gal · 18.98 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.76 $19.53
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.04 $22.07
Premium $4.80 $12.05 $24.09
Diesel $4.49 $11.26 $22.53

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Marstons Mills and Cambridge. The current time is 08:44:19.

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.