How far is West Tisbury, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from West Tisbury, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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
97.85 mi
02h 39m
Flight
72.17 mi
116.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.17 mi
Kilometers
116.14 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.85 mi
Kilometers
157.48 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Wed, Jun 3, 9:55 AM EDT
Return by in West Tisbury
Wed, Jun 3, 12:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Tisbury
2026-06-03T07:16
Arrive Cambridge
Wed, Jun 3, 9:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Tisbury
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
Plymouth
MA

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From West Tisbury
46.7 mi
01h 19m
To Cambridge
51.2 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Tisbury Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Wednesday
Using Kingston as the closest live forecast in the Massachusetts weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph E
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Tisbury and Cambridge.

  1. 1

    Start on State Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on State Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · State Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Beach Street

    596 ft · 16 sec · Beach Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Water Street

    118 m · 12 sec · Water Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    113 m · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry

    7.9 mi · 45 min · Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    62 m · 19 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    127 m · 22 sec · Railroad Avenue

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Woods Hole Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Woods Hole Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Locust Street

    1862 ft · 1 min · Locust Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    713 ft · 9 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Palmer Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West Falmouth Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · West Falmouth Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle

    715 ft · 17 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

    52 m · 6 sec · Sandwich Road Connector

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Sandwich Road Connector

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Adams Street

    1078 ft · 27 sec · Adams Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cranberry Highway

    73 m · 5 sec · Cranberry Highway

  20. 20

    Take the ramp straight

    826 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Sagamore Bridge

    2245 ft · 47 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  25. 25

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Storrow Drive

    2408 ft · 59 sec

  27. 27

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

    635 ft · 16 sec

  28. 28

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

    65 m · 9 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Charles River Dam Road

    1802 ft · 1 min · Charles River Dam Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Monsignor O'Brien Highway

    955 ft · 35 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Line Street

    1062 ft · 52 sec · Line Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Tisbury 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
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 43%
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 9%
West Falmouth Highway
8.34 mi · 9%
Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
7.95 mi · 8%
State Road
7.17 mi · 7%
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.06 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
72.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 19m from West Tisbury
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Tisbury and Sunny near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Tisbury to Cambridge?

The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from West Tisbury and 51.2 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.42 one way or $26.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Tisbury and Sunny near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

49 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

54 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

55 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

56 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Tisbury and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 72.17 mi (116.14 km).

West Tisbury

#1 West Tisbury

Town in Massachusetts

Population2,927
Coordinates41.3812200, -70.6744700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: State Road (-70.674568, 41.381226)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.45 gal
13.07 L · about $13.42
Round trip
$26.84
6.9 gal · 26.14 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.3 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.42 $26.84
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.17 $30.34
Premium $4.80 $16.56 $33.11
Diesel $4.49 $15.48 $30.97

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between West Tisbury and Cambridge. The current time is 07:16:04.

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.