How far is New Braintree, MA from Cambridge, MA?
The driving distance from New Braintree, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Braintree and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Braintree and Cambridge.
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Start on Oakham Road
46 m · 8 sec · Oakham Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hardwick Road
1396 ft · 28 sec · Hardwick Road
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Turn right onto Barre Cut Off Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Barre Cut Off Road
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Turn straight onto Barre Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Barre Road
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Turn right onto Old Turnpike Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Worcester Road
1 km · 1 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Barre Paxton Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Barre Paxton Road
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Continue on Barre Paxton Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Barre Paxton Road
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Continue on Pleasant Street
6.8 mi · 12 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Chandler Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Chandler Street
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Turn left onto Murray Avenue
92 m · 10 sec · Murray Avenue
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Turn right onto Austin Street
71 m · 7 sec · Austin Street
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Continue on Myrtle Street
1167 ft · 25 sec · Myrtle Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto McGrath Boulevard
848 ft · 29 sec · McGrath Boulevard
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Continue on Foster Street
31 m · 3 sec · Foster Street
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Turn slight right onto Franklin Street
688 ft · 20 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Harding Street
590 ft · 17 sec · Harding Street
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Turn left onto Winter Street
100 m · 9 sec · Winter Street
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Continue on Grafton Street
2603 ft · 42 sec · Grafton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street
12 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street
2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street
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Continue on Grafton Road
2091 ft · 59 sec · Grafton Road
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Take the exit right
2318 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
2974 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
34 mi · 41 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 New Braintree 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.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
34 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Braintree 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 New Braintree to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.3 miles from New Braintree and 43.4 miles from Cambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.39 one way or $20.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Braintree and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Cambridge.
Stop Ideas Near Grafton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grafton.
Union Station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Providence station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Braintree and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 52.26 mi (84.1 km).
#1 New Braintree
Human settlement in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 1,020 |
| Coordinates | 42.3167600, -72.1259100 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| 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: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $3.89 | $10.39 | $20.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $11.74 | $23.48 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $12.81 | $25.63 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $11.98 | $23.97 |
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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