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

The driving distance from North Westport, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
57.87 mi
01h 14m
Flight
49.39 mi
79.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.39 mi
Kilometers
79.49 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.87 mi
Kilometers
93.13 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Sun, Apr 19, 7:43 AM EDT
Return by in North Westport
Sun, Apr 19, 8:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Westport
2026-04-19T06:29
Arrive Cambridge
Sun, Apr 19, 7:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Westport
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
West Bridgewater
MA

City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From North Westport
28.9 mi
00h 37m
To Cambridge
29 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
North Westport Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Sunday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Road

    89 m · 10 sec · State Road

  2. 2

    Continue on State Road

    2106 ft · 43 sec · State Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 88 North: New Bedford, Providence Rhode Island

    1457 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive

    565 ft · 9 sec · Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Drive

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Taunton, Boston

    1861 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    37.4 mi · 43 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    2471 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Storrow Drive

    2408 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 North: Leverett Circle, North Station

    635 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway

    65 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Charles River Dam Road

    1802 ft · 1 min · Charles River Dam Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Monsignor O'Brien Highway

    955 ft · 35 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Line Street

    1062 ft · 52 sec · Line Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Westport and Cambridge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 24 North
37.8 mi · 65%
I 93 North
12 mi · 21%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.49 mi · 4%
I 195 West
1.87 mi · 3%
Cambridge Street
1.42 mi · 2%
Storrow Drive
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MA 24 North

Merge slight left

37.4 mi · 00h 43m

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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
49.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Bridgewater
00h 37m from North Westport
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Westport and Rain Showers Likely near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Westport to Cambridge?

The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

West Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from North Westport and 29 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.94 one way or $15.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Westport and Rain Showers Likely near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Bridgewater, 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 West Bridgewater.

RAIL

Route 128 station

24 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

37 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

39 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Westport and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 49.39 mi (79.49 km).

North Westport

#1 North Westport

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

Population4,571
Coordinates41.6603800, -71.0883800
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: State Road (-71.08651, 41.66215)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.73 L · about $7.94
Round trip
$15.87
4.08 gal · 15.46 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.94 $15.87
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.97 $17.94
Premium $4.80 $9.79 $19.58
Diesel $4.49 $9.16 $18.31

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Westport and Cambridge. The current time is 06:29:29.

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.