How far is Wellfleet, MA from Cambridge, MA?
The driving distance from Wellfleet, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 105 miles (169 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 03m.
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.
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wellfleet and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellfleet and Cambridge.
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Start on Holbrook Avenue
557 ft · 23 sec · Holbrook Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Route 6
3 mi · 5 min · Route 6
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Route 6
1.4 km · 1 min · Route 6
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Continue on State Highway
2.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
3.1 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Orleans Rotary
123 m · 14 sec · Mid Cape Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Mid Cape Highway
35.8 mi · 50 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Continue on Sagamore Bridge
2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge
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Continue on Pilgrim Highway
1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
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Continue on Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on I 93 North: Boston
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH
3075 ft · 47 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Sullivan Square, Somerville
2135 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1270 ft · 48 sec · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
1079 ft · 38 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto Concord Avenue
673 ft · 35 sec · Concord Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Avenue
1429 ft · 1 min · Concord Avenue
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Turn right onto Beacon Street
550 ft · 26 sec · Beacon Street
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Turn left 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 Wellfleet 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.
Pilgrims Highway
Continue on Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Wellfleet 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 Wellfleet to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 105 miles (169 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
White Island Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Wellfleet and 52.5 miles from Cambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.43 one way or $28.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Wellfleet and Light Rain Likely near Cambridge.
Stop Ideas Near White Island Shores
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 White Island Shores.
Route 128 station
Providence station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wellfleet and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 62.71 mi (100.93 km).
#1 Wellfleet
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 2,728 |
| Coordinates | 41.9376100, -70.0328000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.43 | $28.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $16.31 | $32.63 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $17.80 | $35.61 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $16.65 | $33.30 |
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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