How far is Monument Beach, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Monument Beach, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
67.77 mi
01h 27m
Flight
51.9 mi
83.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.9 mi
Kilometers
83.52 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.77 mi
Kilometers
109.06 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Wed, Apr 15, 7:12 PM EDT
Return by in Monument Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 8:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monument Beach
2026-04-15T17:45
Arrive Cambridge
Wed, Apr 15, 7:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monument Beach
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
Marshfield
MA

Village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, UK

From Monument Beach
31.6 mi
00h 43m
To Cambridge
36.1 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph S
Destination
77°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Monument Beach and Cambridge.

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Street

    68 m · 15 sec · Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Linwood Avenue

    138 m · 22 sec · Linwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Shore Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Shore Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sandwich Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Sandwich Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Adams Street

    1078 ft · 27 sec · Adams Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cranberry Highway

    73 m · 5 sec · Cranberry Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    826 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Sagamore Bridge

    2245 ft · 47 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 Monument Beach 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 62%
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 12%
Sandwich Road
4.14 mi · 6%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.49 mi · 4%
Shore Road
1.95 mi · 3%
Cambridge Street
1.42 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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
51.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshfield
00h 43m from Monument Beach
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Monument Beach and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Monument Beach to Cambridge?

The road trip is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Marshfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Monument Beach and 36.1 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.30 one way or $18.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Monument Beach and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Marshfield

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

41 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

42 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

42 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monument Beach and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 51.9 mi (83.52 km).

Monument Beach

#1 Monument Beach

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population2,790
Coordinates41.7195500, -70.6119800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Street (-70.611883, 41.719524)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.05 L · about $9.30
Round trip
$18.59
4.78 gal · 18.1 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.30 $18.59
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.51 $21.02
Premium $4.80 $11.47 $22.94
Diesel $4.49 $10.73 $21.45

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Monument Beach and Cambridge. The current time is 17:45:22.

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.