How far is Millers Falls, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Millers Falls, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
80.63 mi
01h 38m
Flight
72.11 mi
116.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.11 mi
Kilometers
116.05 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.63 mi
Kilometers
129.76 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Sun, Apr 19, 7:23 AM EDT
Return by in Millers Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 9:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Millers Falls
2026-04-19T05:44
Arrive Cambridge
Sun, Apr 19, 7:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Millers Falls
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
Fitchburg
MA

The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.

From Millers Falls
40.3 mi
00h 49m
To Cambridge
40.4 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 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 Millers Falls and Cambridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Millers Falls and Cambridge.

  1. 1

    Start on Prospect Street

    2688 ft · 55 sec · Prospect Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail

  3. 3

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Public Works Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    36.1 mi · 50 min · Mohawk Trail

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Union Turnpike

    3019 ft · 2 min · Union Turnpike

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary

    100 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

  14. 14

    Continue on Concord Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn

    144 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1781 ft · 51 sec · Alewife Brook Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Somerville Avenue

    1177 ft · 54 sec · Somerville Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Beacon Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Beacon Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cooney Street

    90 m · 13 sec · Cooney Street

  22. 22

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

    90 m · 19 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 Millers Falls and Cambridge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mohawk Trail
38.5 mi · 48%
Concord Turnpike
19.8 mi · 25%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.26 mi · 8%
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.51 mi · 4%
Concord Highway
3.43 mi · 4%
West Main Street
1.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Mohawk Trail

Continue on Mohawk Trail

36.1 mi · 00h 50m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
72.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fitchburg
00h 49m from Millers Falls
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Millers Falls 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 Millers Falls to Cambridge?

The road trip is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Fitchburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Millers Falls and 40.4 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Millers Falls and Rain Showers Likely near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Fitchburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fitchburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 2.3 mi away

City Hall - Internet Backbone Point

Fitchburg , MA
Boulder Dr, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Landmark
Leominster City Hall
Meeting point 2.2 mi away

Leominster City Hall

Leominster , MA
25 West St, Leominster, MA 01453
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fitchburg.

BUS

Nashua, NH

34 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

46 mi away
417 Waverly St.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

53 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Millers Falls and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 72.11 mi (116.05 km).

Millers Falls

#1 Millers Falls

Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts

Population1,139
Coordinates42.5820300, -72.4925900
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Prospect Street (-72.493099, 42.582008)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.77 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.17
5.7 gal · 21.54 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.09 $22.17
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.53 $25.06
Premium $4.80 $13.68 $27.35
Diesel $4.49 $12.79 $25.58

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 Millers Falls and Cambridge. The current time is 05:44:35.

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.