How far is South Deerfield, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from South Deerfield, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
98.52 mi
01h 59m
Flight
76.94 mi
123.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.94 mi
Kilometers
123.82 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.52 mi
Kilometers
158.55 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Mon, Jun 1, 4:38 PM EDT
Return by in South Deerfield
Mon, Jun 1, 6:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Deerfield
2026-06-01T14:39
Arrive Cambridge
Mon, Jun 1, 4:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Deerfield
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
Fiskdale
MA

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From South Deerfield
56.3 mi
00h 59m
To Cambridge
42.2 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
66°F
Monday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Deerfield and Cambridge.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    31 m · 2 sec · Park Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Park Street

    20 m · 6 sec · Park Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    51 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1428 ft · 34 sec · Elm Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Greenfield Road

    2452 ft · 41 sec · Greenfield Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Road

    1945 ft · 40 sec · State Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1493 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    22.5 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY

    1.5 km · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Worcester, Boston

    2734 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    2628 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

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

    872 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  16. 16

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Prospect Street

    2916 ft · 2 min · Prospect Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hampshire Street

    749 ft · 34 sec · Hampshire Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    614 ft · 30 sec · Cambridge Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Line Street

    1062 ft · 52 sec · Line Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Deerfield 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
84.6 mi · 86%
State Road
23.1 mi · 23%
I 90 Toll
0.93 mi · 1%
River Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Allston-Brighton
0.66 mi · 1%
Prospect Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

84.6 mi · 01h 39m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
76.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fiskdale
00h 59m from South Deerfield
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving South Deerfield 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 South Deerfield to Cambridge?

The road trip is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Fiskdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.3 miles from South Deerfield and 42.2 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.54 one way or $27.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Deerfield and Rain Showers Likely near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Fiskdale

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

40 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

44 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

48 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Deerfield and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 76.94 mi (123.82 km).

South Deerfield

#1 South Deerfield

Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts

Population1,880
Coordinates42.4773100, -72.6078700
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Street (-72.607726, 42.477338)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.16 L · about $13.54
Round trip
$27.07
6.96 gal · 26.32 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.54 $27.07
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.30 $30.60
Premium $4.80 $16.70 $33.40
Diesel $4.49 $15.62 $31.24

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between South Deerfield and Cambridge. The current time is 14:39:40.

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.