How far is Millis, MA from Cambridge, MA?
The driving distance from Millis, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Millis and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millis and Cambridge.
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Start on the route
56 m · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Dover Road
1 mi · 2 min · Dover Road
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Continue on West Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Street
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Turn straight onto Harding Street
87 m · 6 sec · Harding Street
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Continue on Harding Street
46 m · 4 sec · Harding Street
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Turn left onto North Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Street
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Continue on Centre Street
2.6 mi · 7 min · Centre Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Centre Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Centre Street
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Continue on Central Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Noyes Street
91 m · 17 sec · Noyes Street
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Turn right onto Great Plain Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Great Plain Avenue
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Turn left onto Chapel Street
996 ft · 22 sec · Chapel Street
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Needham Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Needham Street
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Turn left onto Winchester Street
1183 ft · 22 sec · Winchester Street
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Continue on Centre Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Centre Street
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Continue on Centre Street
19 m · 4 sec · Centre Street
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Continue on Centre Street
2 mi · 5 min · Centre Street
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Continue on Washington Street
87 m · 7 sec · Washington Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street
92 m · 6 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Saint James Street
55 m · 4 sec · Saint James Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East: Boston
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 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 Millis 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.
Centre Street
Continue on Centre Street
2.65 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Millis and Sunny near Cambridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Millis to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Needham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Millis and 16.3 miles from Cambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.14 one way or $8.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Millis and Sunny near Cambridge.
Stop Ideas Near Needham
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 Needham.
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Millis and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 19.28 mi (31.03 km).
#1 Millis
Town in Norfolk County in the U.
| Population | 8,519 |
| Coordinates | 42.1676000, -71.3578400 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.18 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.85 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $6.26 | $12.53 |
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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