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

The driving distance from Turners Falls, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
85.81 mi
01h 47m
Flight
75.6 mi
121.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.6 mi
Kilometers
121.66 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.81 mi
Kilometers
138.1 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Return by in Turners Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Turners Falls
2026-04-23T00:26
Arrive Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Turners 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
Fitchburg
MA

The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.

From Turners Falls
42.9 mi
00h 53m
To Cambridge
42.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Seventh Street

    69 m · 8 sec · Seventh Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto L Street

    1488 ft · 46 sec · L Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Second Street

    701 ft · 21 sec · Second Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Avenue A

    620 ft · 21 sec · Avenue A

  6. 6

    Continue on Gill-Montague Bridge

    1861 ft · 40 sec · Gill-Montague Bridge

  7. 7

    Turn right onto French King Highway

    4.1 mi · 7 min · French King Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    1318 ft · 28 sec · Mohawk Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on French King Highway

    2003 ft · 43 sec · French King Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Public Works Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    36.1 mi · 50 min · Mohawk Trail

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Union Turnpike

    3019 ft · 2 min · Union Turnpike

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary

    100 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  21. 21

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

  22. 22

    Continue on Concord Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  24. 24

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

    144 m · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1781 ft · 51 sec · Alewife Brook Parkway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Somerville Avenue

    1177 ft · 54 sec · Somerville Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Beacon Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Beacon Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Cooney Street

    90 m · 13 sec · Cooney Street

  30. 30

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

    90 m · 19 sec · Line Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Turners Falls 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
32 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mohawk Trail
38.8 mi · 45%
Concord Turnpike
19.8 mi · 23%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.26 mi · 7%
French King Highway
4.51 mi · 5%
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.51 mi · 4%
Concord Highway
3.43 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Mohawk Trail

Continue on Mohawk Trail

36.1 mi · 00h 50m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
75.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fitchburg
00h 53m from Turners Falls
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Turners Falls and Partly Sunny near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Fitchburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Turners Falls and 42.9 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.79 one way or $23.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Turners Falls and Partly Sunny near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Fitchburg

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 Fitchburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 3 mi away

City Hall - Internet Backbone Point

Fitchburg , MA
Boulder Dr, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Landmark
Leominster City Hall
Meeting point 4.2 mi away

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25 West St, Leominster, MA 01453
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

34 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

46 mi away
417 Waverly St.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

53 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Turners Falls and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 75.6 mi (121.66 km).

Turners Falls

#1 Turners Falls

Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts

Population4,470
Coordinates42.6042500, -72.5564800
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Seventh Street (-72.556783, 42.60398)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.46 L · about $11.79
Round trip
$23.57
6.06 gal · 22.92 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.79 $23.57
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.32 $26.65
Premium $4.80 $14.54 $29.08
Diesel $4.49 $13.60 $27.20

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Turners Falls and Cambridge. The current time is 00:26:28.

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.