How far is Sherborn, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Sherborn, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 22.4 miles (36 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
22.36 mi
00h 38m
Flight
16.45 mi
26.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.45 mi
Kilometers
26.48 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.36 mi
Kilometers
35.98 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Wed, Apr 15, 9:45 PM EDT
Return by in Sherborn
Wed, Apr 15, 10:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherborn
2026-04-15T21:06
Arrive Cambridge
Wed, Apr 15, 9:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sherborn
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Newton
MA

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Sherborn
9.4 mi
00h 19m
To Cambridge
12.9 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W
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 Sherborn and Cambridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sawin Street

    39 m · 11 sec · Sawin Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Eliot Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Eliot Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Washington Street

    3.9 mi · 9 min · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1476 ft · 50 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East: Boston

    1444 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park

    2628 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park

    872 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  13. 13

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Prospect Street

    2916 ft · 2 min · Prospect Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hampshire Street

    749 ft · 34 sec · Hampshire Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    614 ft · 30 sec · Cambridge Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Line Street

    1062 ft · 52 sec · Line Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sherborn 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street
5.68 mi · 25%
Massachusetts Turnpike
5.13 mi · 23%
Eliot Street
3.73 mi · 17%
Walnut Street
0.94 mi · 4%
River Street
0.75 mi · 3%
Allston-Brighton
0.66 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

5.13 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton
00h 19m from Sherborn
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sherborn 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 Sherborn to Cambridge?

The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Sherborn and 12.9 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.07 one way or $6.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sherborn and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Newton

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 Newton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 7.8 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 7.6 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

12 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

13 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Route 128 station

15 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sherborn and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 16.45 mi (26.48 km).

Sherborn

#1 Sherborn

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Population4,383
Coordinates42.2389900, -71.3697800
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Sawin Street (-71.369801, 42.239033)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
2.99 L · about $3.07
Round trip
$6.15
1.58 gal · 5.98 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.07 $6.15
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.47 $6.95
Premium $4.80 $3.79 $7.58
Diesel $4.49 $3.55 $7.09

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Sherborn and Cambridge. The current time is 21:06:28.

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.