How far is Swansea, MA from Cambridge, MA?
The driving distance from Swansea, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 56 miles (90.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Swansea and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swansea and Cambridge.
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Start on the route
66 m · 17 sec
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Turn right
40 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
105 m · 27 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street
1187 ft · 29 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Read Street
2096 ft · 43 sec · Read Street
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Turn right onto Lees River Avenue
675 ft · 18 sec · Lees River Avenue
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.8 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 79 North: Middleboro
2303 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Fall River Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Western Fall River Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Amvets Highway
32.8 mi · 38 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
2.5 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Storrow Drive
2408 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 North: Leverett Circle, North Station
635 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway
65 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Charles River Dam Road
1802 ft · 1 min · Charles River Dam Road
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Continue on Monsignor O'Brien Highway
955 ft · 35 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway
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Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1.4 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Street
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Turn right onto Line Street
1062 ft · 52 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 Swansea and Cambridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Amvets Highway
Merge slight right onto Amvets Highway
32.8 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Swansea and Mostly Cloudy near Cambridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Swansea to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 56 miles (90.2 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Brockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Swansea and 28.3 miles from Cambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.70 one way or $15.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Swansea and Mostly Cloudy near Cambridge.
Stop Ideas Near Brockton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brockton.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swansea and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 43.53 mi (70.06 km).
#1 Swansea
Town in Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts
| Population | 17,000 |
| Coordinates | 41.7481600, -71.1897700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.70 | $15.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.71 | $17.41 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.50 | $19.00 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.89 | $17.77 |
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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