How far is Shelburne Falls, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Shelburne Falls, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
99.57 mi
02h 02m
Flight
84.72 mi
136.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.72 mi
Kilometers
136.35 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.57 mi
Kilometers
160.24 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Tue, May 26, 12:08 AM EDT
Return by in Shelburne Falls
Tue, May 26, 2:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shelburne Falls
2026-05-25T22:05
Arrive Cambridge
Tue, May 26, 12:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shelburne Falls
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
Gardner
MA

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Shelburne Falls
49.7 mi
01h 01m
To Cambridge
49.8 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
54°F
Tonight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shelburne Falls and Cambridge.

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street

    74 m · 17 sec · Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1993 ft · 41 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Maple Street

    1500 ft · 30 sec · South Maple Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Mohawk Trail

    8.4 mi · 13 min · Mohawk Trail

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    975 ft · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston

    51 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Union Turnpike

    3019 ft · 2 min · Union Turnpike

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary

    100 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

  15. 15

    Continue on Concord Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn

    144 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1781 ft · 51 sec · Alewife Brook Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Somerville Avenue

    1177 ft · 54 sec · Somerville Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Beacon Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Beacon Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cooney Street

    90 m · 13 sec · Cooney Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Line Street

    90 m · 19 sec · Line Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shelburne Falls and Cambridge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 2 East
51 mi · 51%
Concord Turnpike
19.8 mi · 20%
Mohawk Trail
11 mi · 11%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.26 mi · 6%
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.51 mi · 4%
Concord Highway
3.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

MA 2 East

Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston

51 mi · 01h 15m

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
84.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardner
01h 01m from Shelburne Falls
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Shelburne Falls and Areas Of Fog near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shelburne Falls to Cambridge?

The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Gardner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.7 miles from Shelburne Falls and 49.8 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Shelburne Falls and Areas Of Fog near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Gardner

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gardner and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gardner.

RAIL

Union Station

39 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

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47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

48 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

49 mi away
12 Olive Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shelburne Falls and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 84.72 mi (136.35 km).

Shelburne Falls

#1 Shelburne Falls

Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts

Population1,731
Coordinates42.6042500, -72.7392600
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Water Street (-72.739424, 42.604275)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.3 L · about $13.65
Round trip
$27.31
7.02 gal · 26.6 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.65 $27.31
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.43 $30.87
Premium $4.80 $16.84 $33.69
Diesel $4.49 $15.75 $31.51

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Shelburne Falls and Cambridge. The current time is 22:05:36.

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.