How far is Stoughton, MA from Cambridge, MA?
The driving distance from Stoughton, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 24.2 miles (39 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stoughton and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stoughton and Cambridge.
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Start on Washington Street
77 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street
12 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Pleasant Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Turnpike Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Turnpike Street
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Continue on Lindelof Avenue
1974 ft · 39 sec · Lindelof Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston
2257 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Amvets Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
2471 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 16 min
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Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH
3075 ft · 47 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Sullivan Square, Somerville
2135 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1270 ft · 48 sec · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
1079 ft · 38 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto Concord Avenue
673 ft · 35 sec · Concord Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Avenue
1429 ft · 1 min · Concord Avenue
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Turn right onto Beacon Street
550 ft · 26 sec · Beacon Street
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Turn left onto Cooney Street
90 m · 13 sec · Cooney Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Line Street
90 m · 19 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 Stoughton and Cambridge.
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.
I 93 North
Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Stoughton 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 Stoughton to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (39 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Stoughton and 12.1 miles from Cambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Stoughton and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Cambridge.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stoughton and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 17.27 mi (27.8 km).
#1 Stoughton
City in Wisconsin
| Population | 28,891 |
| Coordinates | 42.1251000, -71.1022700 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.35 | $6.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
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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