How far is North Chicopee, MA from Cambridge, MA?
The driving distance from North Chicopee, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 86 miles (138.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
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.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Chicopee and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Chicopee and Cambridge.
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Start on Montauk Road
20 m · 3 sec · Montauk Road
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Turn slight left onto Montello Road
926 ft · 45 sec · Montello Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dale Street
801 ft · 24 sec · Dale Street
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Turn right onto Montgomery Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Montgomery Street
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Turn left
1797 ft · 1 min
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Take the ramp straight
538 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
2214 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
81.4 mi · 1 hr 35 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 North Chicopee and Cambridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
81.4 mi · 01h 35m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Chicopee to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 86 miles (138.4 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from North Chicopee and 43.1 miles from Cambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.83 one way or $23.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Auburn
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 Auburn.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Chicopee and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 77.51 mi (124.74 km).
#1 North Chicopee
A city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 55,179 |
| Coordinates | 42.1834300, -72.5995300 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| 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: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.83 | $23.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $13.37 | $26.73 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $14.59 | $29.18 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $13.64 | $27.29 |
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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