How far is North Eastham, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from North Eastham, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.1 miles (108 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
98.29 mi
02h 05m
Flight
67.11 mi
108 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.11 mi
Kilometers
108 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.29 mi
Kilometers
158.19 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Sun, May 31, 6:05 AM EDT
Return by in North Eastham
Sun, May 31, 8:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Eastham
2026-05-31T03:59
Arrive Cambridge
Sun, May 31, 6:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Eastham
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
White Island Shores
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From North Eastham
49.1 mi
01h 02m
To Cambridge
49.2 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
North Eastham Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Eastham as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Eastham and Cambridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Eastham and Cambridge.

  1. 1

    Start on Devon Lane

    706 ft · 37 sec · Devon Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Aspinet Road

    1292 ft · 1 min · Aspinet Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Massasoit Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Massasoit Road

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto State Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Orleans Rotary

    123 m · 14 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Mid Cape Highway

    35.8 mi · 50 min · Mid Cape Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 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 North Eastham 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 43%
Mid Cape Highway
35.8 mi · 36%
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 9%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
3.14 mi · 3%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.49 mi · 3%
Cambridge Street
1.42 mi · 1%
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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
67.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Island Shores
01h 02m from North Eastham
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Eastham and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 North Eastham to Cambridge?

The road trip is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

White Island Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.1 miles from North Eastham and 49.2 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 67.1 miles (108 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Eastham and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near White Island Shores

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White Island Shores, 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 White Island Shores.

RAIL

Route 128 station

62 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

65 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

South Station

70 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

71 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Eastham and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 67.11 mi (108 km).

North Eastham

#1 North Eastham

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population1,806
Coordinates41.8651100, -69.9911300
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Devon Lane (-69.99141, 41.865119)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.13 L · about $13.50
Round trip
$27.00
6.94 gal · 26.26 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.50 $27.00
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.26 $30.52
Premium $4.80 $16.65 $33.31
Diesel $4.49 $15.57 $31.15

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between North Eastham and Cambridge. The current time is 03:59:45.

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.