How far is North Scituate, MA from Cambridge, MA?
The driving distance from North Scituate, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 00m.
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.
A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Scituate and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Scituate and Cambridge.
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Start on the route
107 m · 31 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
14 m · 9 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gannett Road
575 ft · 22 sec · Gannett Road
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Continue on Henry Turner Bailey Road
2288 ft · 56 sec · Henry Turner Bailey Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chief Justice Cushing Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Chief Justice Cushing Highway
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Continue on King Street
3112 ft · 54 sec · King Street
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Continue on Chief Justice Cushing Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Chief Justice Cushing Highway
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Continue on Justice Cushing Way
1.9 mi · 3 min · Justice Cushing Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rotary Circle
108 m · 6 sec · Summer Street
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Exit the rotary onto Summer Street
861 ft · 17 sec · Summer Street
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Continue on Otis Street
3070 ft · 1 min · Otis Street
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Continue on Broad Cove Road
3134 ft · 55 sec · Broad Cove Road
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Fore River Bridge
1768 ft · 2 min · Fore River Bridge
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Continue on Washington Street
142 m · 8 sec · Washington Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Street
58 m · 3 sec · Washington Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Hancock Street
1335 ft · 34 sec · Hancock Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Adams Street
1385 ft · 43 sec · Adams Street
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Turn right onto Newport Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Hancock Street
1349 ft · 33 sec · Hancock Street
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Continue on Neponset Avenue
1144 ft · 20 sec · Neponset Avenue
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Merge slight left onto William T. Morrissey Boulevard
75 m · 6 sec · William T. Morrissey Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
1426 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.5 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Storrow Drive
2408 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 North: Leverett Circle, North Station
635 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway
65 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Charles River Dam Road
1802 ft · 1 min · Charles River Dam Road
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Continue on Monsignor O'Brien Highway
955 ft · 35 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway
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Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1.4 mi · 5 min · 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 Scituate 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.
Southeast Expressway
Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway
3.28 mi · 00h 04m
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 leaving North Scituate and Mostly Sunny near Cambridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Scituate to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from North Scituate and 18.4 miles from Cambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Scituate and Mostly Sunny near Cambridge.
Stop Ideas Near Quincy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Quincy.
Back Bay station
South Station
Route 128 station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Scituate and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 19.59 mi (31.53 km).
#1 North Scituate
North Scituate is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.2189900, -70.7856000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.12 | $4.45 | $8.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| Premium | $5.21 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $6.78 | $13.57 |
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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