How far is Norfolk, MA from Cambridge, MA?
The driving distance from Norfolk, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 37.3 miles (60 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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 Norfolk and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk and Cambridge.
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Start on Union Street
8 m · 1 sec · Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
4 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1901 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Street
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Continue on Norfolk Street
1 km · 1 min · Norfolk Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Fisher Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Fisher Street
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Continue on North Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto High Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · High Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hampshire
1454 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needham
2362 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands
1525 ft · 54 sec
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Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue
1823 ft · 36 sec · 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 Norfolk 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.
High Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto High Street
4.2 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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norfolk and Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cambridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Dedham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Norfolk and 23.2 miles from Cambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Norfolk and Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cambridge.
Stop Ideas Near Dedham
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 Dedham.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 20.92 mi (33.67 km).
#1 Norfolk
Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 11,938 |
| Coordinates | 42.1195400, -71.3250600 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.13 | $10.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.80 | $11.61 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.33 | $12.67 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.92 | $11.85 |
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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