How far is Mashpee, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Mashpee, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 68.4 miles (110 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
68.36 mi
01h 22m
Flight
59.57 mi
95.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.57 mi
Kilometers
95.87 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.36 mi
Kilometers
110.01 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM EDT
Return by in Mashpee
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mashpee
2026-04-23T01:54
Arrive Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mashpee
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
Duxbury
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Mashpee
33.9 mi
00h 41m
To Cambridge
34.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Great Neck Road North

    21 m · 1 sec · Great Neck Road North

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Great Neck Road North

    41 m · 9 sec · Great Neck Road North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Forestdale Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Forestdale Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence

    878 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Mid Cape Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Storrow Drive

    2408 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 North: Leverett Circle, North Station

    635 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway

    65 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Charles River Dam Road

    1802 ft · 1 min · Charles River Dam Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Monsignor O'Brien Highway

    955 ft · 35 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Line Street

    1062 ft · 52 sec · Line Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mashpee 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 62%
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 12%
Forestdale Road
4.81 mi · 7%
Mid Cape Highway
3.64 mi · 5%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.49 mi · 4%
Main Street
2.47 mi · 4%
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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
59.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duxbury
00h 41m from Mashpee
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Duxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Mashpee and 34.5 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.37 one way or $18.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Cambridge is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Duxbury

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

47 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

48 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

48 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mashpee and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 59.57 mi (95.87 km).

Mashpee

#1 Mashpee

Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

Population14,266
Coordinates41.6484400, -70.4811400
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.481171, 41.648375)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.13 L · about $9.37
Round trip
$18.75
4.82 gal · 18.26 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.37 $18.75
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.60 $21.19
Premium $4.80 $11.57 $23.13
Diesel $4.49 $10.82 $21.63

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mashpee and Cambridge. The current time is 01:54:32.

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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.