How far is Whitinsville, MA from Cambridge, MA?

The driving distance from Whitinsville, MA to Cambridge, MA is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34 miles (54.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
41.7 mi
01h 03m
Flight
33.98 mi
54.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.98 mi
Kilometers
54.68 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.7 mi
Kilometers
67.11 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Wed, May 6, 1:36 PM EDT
Return by in Whitinsville
Wed, May 6, 2:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitinsville
2026-05-06T12:33
Arrive Cambridge
Wed, May 6, 1:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitinsville
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
Framingham Center
MA

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

From Whitinsville
21.4 mi
00h 31m
To Cambridge
20.3 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph S
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitinsville and Cambridge.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    678 ft · 52 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hill Street

    68 m · 8 sec · Hill Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    60 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Church Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Church Street

  5. 5

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Quaker Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto School Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · School Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Hopkinton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hopkinton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1742 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 East: Framingham

    2321 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Turnpike Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Worcester Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East

    1600 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    19.1 mi · 24 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park

    2628 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park

    872 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Street

  21. 21

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Prospect Street

    2916 ft · 2 min · Prospect Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Hampshire Street

    749 ft · 34 sec · Hampshire Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    614 ft · 30 sec · Cambridge Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Line Street

    1062 ft · 52 sec · Line Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonard Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitinsville 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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
19.1 mi · 46%
I 495 North
5.33 mi · 13%
Turnpike Road
3.55 mi · 9%
West Main Street
2.17 mi · 5%
Church Street
2.1 mi · 5%
Pleasant Street
1.87 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

19.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
34 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 31m from Whitinsville
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitinsville and Rain Showers near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Whitinsville to Cambridge?

The road trip is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Whitinsville and 20.3 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 34 miles (54.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

3 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

26 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitinsville and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 33.98 mi (54.68 km).

Whitinsville

#1 Whitinsville

Unincoporated village in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population6,704
Coordinates42.1112100, -71.6661800
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population119,192
Coordinates42.3751000, -71.1056100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.66611, 42.111044)
End: Leonard Avenue (-71.105735, 42.375115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.57 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.44
2.94 gal · 11.14 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.72 $11.44
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.80 $7.05 $14.11
Diesel $4.49 $6.60 $13.19

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitinsville and Cambridge. The current time is 12:33:06.

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.