How far is White Island Shores, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from White Island Shores, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 62 miles (99.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.99 mi
01h 21m
Flight
46.49 mi
74.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.49 mi
Kilometers
74.82 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.99 mi
Kilometers
99.77 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Sun, Apr 19, 8:20 AM EDT
Return by in White Island Shores
Sun, Apr 19, 9:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Island Shores
2026-04-19T06:59
Arrive Cambridge
Sun, Apr 19, 8:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in White Island Shores
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
Hanover
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From White Island Shores
28.1 mi
00h 40m
To Cambridge
33.9 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between White Island Shores and Cambridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White Island Shores and Cambridge.

  1. 1

    Start on Scheffler Drive

    86 m · 15 sec · Scheffler Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Plymouth Avenue

    2381 ft · 1 min · Plymouth Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Wareham Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Wareham Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto River Run Way

    2907 ft · 1 min · River Run Way

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bourne Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Bourne Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Halfway Pond Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Halfway Pond Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Long Pond Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Long Pond Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Clark Road

    1569 ft · 31 sec · Clark Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Beaver Dam Road

    535 ft · 11 sec · Beaver Dam Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North

    1870 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    35.2 mi · 45 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 White Island Shores 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
35.2 mi · 57%
I 93 North
8.41 mi · 14%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.49 mi · 4%
Wareham Road
1.93 mi · 3%
Long Pond Road
1.63 mi · 3%
Cambridge Street
1.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

35.2 mi · 00h 45m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hanover
00h 40m from White Island Shores
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving White Island Shores and Rain Showers Likely near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from White Island Shores to Cambridge?

The road trip is about 62 miles (99.8 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from White Island Shores and 33.9 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around White Island Shores and Rain Showers Likely near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Hanover

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

30 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

33 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

34 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

35 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White Island Shores and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 46.49 mi (74.82 km).

White Island Shores

#1 White Island Shores

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Population2,106
Coordinates41.8001000, -70.6347500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Scheffler Drive (-70.634791, 41.799991)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.28 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.04
4.38 gal · 16.56 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.52 $17.04
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.63 $19.26
Premium $4.80 $10.51 $21.02
Diesel $4.49 $9.83 $19.66

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between White Island Shores and Cambridge. The current time is 06:59:30.

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.