How far is Sagamore, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Sagamore, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
57.63 mi
01h 13m
Flight
51.23 mi
82.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.23 mi
Kilometers
82.44 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.63 mi
Kilometers
92.74 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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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 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Wed, Apr 15, 8:26 PM EDT
Return by in Sagamore
Wed, Apr 15, 9:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sagamore
2026-04-15T19:12
Arrive Cambridge
Wed, Apr 15, 8:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
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 Sagamore
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
North Pembroke
MA

Census designated place

From Sagamore
28.8 mi
00h 37m
To Cambridge
28.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S
Destination
77°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sagamore and Cambridge.

  1. 1

    Start on Sandwich Road

    26 m · 6 sec · Sandwich Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cranberry Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cranberry Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    826 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Sagamore Bridge

    2245 ft · 47 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Storrow Drive

    2408 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

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

    635 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

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

    65 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Charles River Dam Road

    1802 ft · 1 min · Charles River Dam Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Monsignor O'Brien Highway

    955 ft · 35 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Line Street

    1062 ft · 52 sec · Line Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sagamore 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 73%
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 15%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.49 mi · 4%
Cambridge Street
1.42 mi · 2%
Cranberry Highway
0.89 mi · 2%
Storrow Drive
0.46 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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
51.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Pembroke
00h 37m from Sagamore
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sagamore and Partly Sunny then 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 Sagamore to Cambridge?

The road trip is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

North Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Sagamore and 28.8 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 $7.90 one way or $15.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sagamore and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near North Pembroke

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Pembroke, 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 North Pembroke.

RAIL

Route 128 station

32 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

36 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

38 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sagamore and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 51.23 mi (82.44 km).

Sagamore

#1 Sagamore

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population3,623
Coordinates41.7701100, -70.5283600
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandwich Road (-70.528387, 41.770072)
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
2.03 gal
7.7 L · about $7.90
Round trip
$15.79
4.06 gal · 15.4 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.90 $15.79
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.93 $17.85
Premium $4.80 $9.74 $19.48
Diesel $4.49 $9.11 $18.22

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sagamore and Cambridge. The current time is 19:12:35.

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.