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

The driving distance from West Yarmouth, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 77.7 miles (125 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
77.69 mi
01h 38m
Flight
66.92 mi
107.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.92 mi
Kilometers
107.7 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.69 mi
Kilometers
125.03 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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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 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Sun, May 3, 3:53 PM EDT
Return by in West Yarmouth
Sun, May 3, 5:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Yarmouth
2026-05-03T14:15
Arrive Cambridge
Sun, May 3, 3:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Yarmouth
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
Kingston
MA

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From West Yarmouth
37.9 mi
00h 49m
To Cambridge
39.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Yarmouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Sunday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph NW
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    65 m · 21 sec

  3. 3

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Iyannough Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Iyannough Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Airport Rotary

    94 m · 6 sec · Iyannough Road

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Iyannough Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Iyannough Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI

    1780 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Mid Cape Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    42.3 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on I 93 North: Boston

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Storrow Drive

    2408 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

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

    635 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

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

    65 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Charles River Dam Road

    1802 ft · 1 min · Charles River Dam Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Monsignor O'Brien Highway

    955 ft · 35 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Line Street

    1062 ft · 52 sec · Line Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Yarmouth 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
42.3 mi · 54%
Mid Cape Highway
13.1 mi · 17%
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 11%
Iyannough Road
4.07 mi · 5%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.49 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.65 mi · 2%
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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
66.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
00h 49m from West Yarmouth
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving West Yarmouth 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 West Yarmouth to Cambridge?

The road trip is about 77.7 miles (125 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.9 miles from West Yarmouth and 39.8 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.66 one way or $21.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kingston

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

42 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

49 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

50 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Yarmouth and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 66.92 mi (107.7 km).

West Yarmouth

#1 West Yarmouth

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population6,012
Coordinates41.6501100, -70.2411300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.241474, 41.649948)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.38 L · about $10.66
Round trip
$21.32
5.48 gal · 20.76 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.66 $21.32
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.05 $24.10
Premium $4.80 $13.15 $26.30
Diesel $4.49 $12.30 $24.59

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between West Yarmouth and Cambridge. The current time is 14:15:17.

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.