How far is Onset, MA from Cambridge, MA?
The driving distance from Onset, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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.
City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Onset and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Onset and Cambridge.
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Start on Onset Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Onset Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Depot Street
2011 ft · 1 min · Depot Street
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Turn left onto Cranberry Highway
1084 ft · 26 sec · Cranberry Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cranberry Highway
933 ft · 23 sec · Cranberry Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Maple Springs Road
2019 ft · 34 sec · Maple Springs Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 25 West
1607 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
18.7 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
17.5 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
2471 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 16 min
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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 Onset 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.
MA 25 West
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18.7 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Onset 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 Onset to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 30.1 miles from Onset and 30.1 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 10.7 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Onset 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Bridgewater.
Route 128 station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Onset and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 49.42 mi (79.54 km).
#1 Onset
Census designated place
| Population | 1,573 |
| Coordinates | 41.7417700, -70.6578100 |
| 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: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.25 | $16.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $9.32 | $18.64 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $10.17 | $20.35 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $9.51 | $19.03 |
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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