How far is Wayland, MA from Cambridge, MA?
The driving distance from Wayland, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wayland and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wayland and Cambridge.
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Start on the route
35 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Boston Post Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Boston Post Road
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Continue on Weston Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Weston Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Linden Street
1946 ft · 33 sec · Linden Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Waverley Oaks Road
2890 ft · 1 min · Waverley Oaks Road
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Turn right onto Beaver Street
2029 ft · 44 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn left onto Warren Street
1371 ft · 27 sec · Warren Street
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Continue on Belmont Street
2047 ft · 43 sec · Belmont Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Belmont Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Belmont Street
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Continue on Belmont Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Belmont Street
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Continue on Belmont Street
23 m · 9 sec · Belmont Street
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Turn left onto Mount Auburn Street
1753 ft · 43 sec · Mount Auburn Street
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Turn left onto Brattle Street
1 mi · 2 min · Brattle Street
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Turn left onto Mason Street
667 ft · 25 sec · Mason Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Garden Street
980 ft · 46 sec · Garden Street
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Turn slight left
55 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Peabody Street
28 m · 4 sec · Peabody Street
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Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
757 ft · 26 sec · Cambridge Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Cambridge Street
157 m · 30 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn left onto Quincy Street
131 m · 17 sec · Quincy Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kirkland Street
2168 ft · 1 min · Kirkland Street
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Turn right onto Beacon Street
1011 ft · 37 sec · Beacon Street
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Turn right 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 Wayland 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.
Boston Post Road
Turn right onto Boston Post Road
4.89 mi · 00h 08m
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 Wayland and Light Rain Likely near Cambridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wayland to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Waltham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Wayland and 10 miles from Cambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Wayland and Light Rain Likely near Cambridge.
Stop Ideas Near Waltham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waltham.
Back Bay station
North Station
South Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wayland and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 13.09 mi (21.06 km).
#1 Wayland
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
| Population | 13,722 |
| Coordinates | 42.3626000, -71.3614500 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.93 | $5.85 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
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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