How far is Richmond, MA from Cambridge, MA?
The driving distance from Richmond, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 134.2 miles (216 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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 02h 15m.
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 Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Cambridge.
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Start on State Road
2 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Continue on Albany Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Albany Road
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Continue on Main Street
1302 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Stockbridge Road
734 ft · 12 sec · Stockbridge Road
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Continue straight
772 ft · 19 sec
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Take the ramp left toward Boston
2490 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
127.3 mi · 2 hr 28 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 Richmond 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
127 mi · 02h 28m
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 Richmond and Partly Sunny near Cambridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 134.2 miles (216 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Richmond and 67.2 miles from Cambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.44 one way or $36.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmond and Partly Sunny near Cambridge.
Stop Ideas Near Palmer
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 Palmer.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 115.46 mi (185.81 km).
#1 Richmond
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 1,410 |
| Coordinates | 42.3731400, -73.3676100 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| 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: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $18.44 | $36.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $20.84 | $41.68 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $22.75 | $45.49 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $21.27 | $42.55 |
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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