How far is Wareham, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Wareham, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
57.57 mi
01h 08m
Flight
46.68 mi
75.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.68 mi
Kilometers
75.12 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.57 mi
Kilometers
92.65 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 7:06 AM EDT
Return by in Wareham
Thu, Apr 23, 8:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wareham
2026-04-23T05:57
Arrive Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 7:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wareham
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
West Bridgewater
MA

City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Wareham
28.5 mi
00h 34m
To Cambridge
29.1 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

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 Wareham and Cambridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1627 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tihonet Road

    100 m · 15 sec · Tihonet Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cranberry Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cranberry Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    766 ft · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Marlboro

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    17.5 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    2471 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Storrow Drive

    2408 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 North: Leverett Circle, North Station

    635 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway

    65 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Charles River Dam Road

    1802 ft · 1 min · Charles River Dam Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Monsignor O'Brien Highway

    955 ft · 35 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Line Street

    1062 ft · 52 sec · Line Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wareham 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
19.6 mi · 34%
Amvets Highway
17.5 mi · 30%
I 93 North
12 mi · 21%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.49 mi · 4%
Cambridge Street
1.42 mi · 2%
MA 24 North
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Continue straight

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
46.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Bridgewater
00h 34m from Wareham
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wareham to Cambridge?

The road trip is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

West Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Wareham and 29.1 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.90 one way or $15.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Cambridge is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

24 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

37 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

39 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wareham and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 46.68 mi (75.12 km).

Wareham

#1 Wareham

Town in Massachusetts

Population22,778
Coordinates41.7626000, -70.7217000
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.721588, 41.762675)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.69 L · about $7.90
Round trip
$15.79
4.06 gal · 15.38 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.90 $15.79
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.93 $17.85
Premium $4.80 $9.74 $19.48
Diesel $4.49 $9.11 $18.22

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 Wareham and Cambridge. The current time is 05:57:54.

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.