How far is Tyngsboro, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Tyngsboro, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
34.74 mi
00h 46m
Flight
26.42 mi
42.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.42 mi
Kilometers
42.52 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.74 mi
Kilometers
55.91 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Sat, May 30, 9:59 PM EDT
Return by in Tyngsboro
Sat, May 30, 10:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tyngsboro
2026-05-30T21:13
Arrive Cambridge
Sat, May 30, 9:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tyngsboro
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
Bedford
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Tyngsboro
15.7 mi
00h 23m
To Cambridge
19 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph N
Destination
54°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
18 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn uturn onto Kendall Road

    528 ft · 13 sec · Kendall Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Middlesex Road

    1611 ft · 39 sec · Middlesex Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Westford Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Westford Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 3 South: Burlington

    1788 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1528 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Yankee Division Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 South: Winchester

    1045 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Cambridge Street

    2354 ft · 35 sec · Cambridge Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Mystic Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Mystic Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    849 ft · 32 sec · Chestnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Warren Street

    2806 ft · 2 min · Warren Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Broadway

    2555 ft · 51 sec · Broadway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    2340 ft · 1 min · Alewife Brook Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Somerville Avenue

    1177 ft · 54 sec · Somerville Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Beacon Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Beacon Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cooney Street

    90 m · 13 sec · Cooney Street

  23. 23

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

    90 m · 19 sec · Line Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tyngsboro 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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 3 South
17.7 mi · 51%
Cambridge Street
2.37 mi · 7%
Cambridge Road
2 mi · 6%
Mystic Street
1.43 mi · 4%
I 95 North
1.33 mi · 4%
Massachusetts Avenue
1.21 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 3 South

Merge slight left

17.2 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
26.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
00h 23m from Tyngsboro
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Tyngsboro and 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 Tyngsboro to Cambridge?

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Tyngsboro and 19 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Tyngsboro and Chance Rain Showers near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

11 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

22 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

23 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

24 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tyngsboro and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 26.42 mi (42.52 km).

Tyngsboro

#1 Tyngsboro

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population11,366
Coordinates42.6767600, -71.4245100
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.424485, 42.676497)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.64 L · about $4.78
Round trip
$9.57
2.46 gal · 9.28 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.78 $9.57
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.41 $10.82
Premium $4.80 $5.90 $11.81
Diesel $4.49 $5.52 $11.04

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Tyngsboro and Cambridge. The current time is 21:13:08.

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.