How far is Westford, MA from Cambridge, MA?
The driving distance from Westford, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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 42m.
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.
Town in Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westford and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westford and Cambridge.
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Start on Boston Road
1 mi · 2 min · Boston Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
1405 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Lowell Connector
1197 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 3 South: Burlington
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1528 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3 South: Winchester
1045 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cambridge Street
2354 ft · 35 sec · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Cambridge Road
2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road
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Continue on Cambridge Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Street
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Continue on Mystic Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Mystic Street
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
849 ft · 32 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Warren Street
2806 ft · 2 min · Warren Street
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Turn straight onto Broadway
2555 ft · 51 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Alewife Brook Parkway
2340 ft · 1 min · Alewife Brook Parkway
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Turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn left onto Somerville Avenue
1177 ft · 54 sec · Somerville Avenue
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Turn right onto Beacon Street
1.6 km · 3 min · 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 Westford 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.
US 3 South
Merge slight left
9.81 mi · 00h 11m
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 Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Westford 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 Westford to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Westford and 17.1 miles from Cambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Westford and Light Rain Likely near Cambridge.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedford.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westford and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 22.03 mi (35.46 km).
#1 Westford
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 25,276 |
| Coordinates | 42.5792600, -71.4378400 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $4.36 | $8.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.37 | $10.75 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
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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