Origin
Boylston, MA
Evening in Boylston on Wednesday
Local time
5:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boylston, MA to Cambridge, MA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
51m
Distance
41.9 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boylston, MA
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Cambridge, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Boylston, MA to Cambridge, MA covers 41.9 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Willow Road, Boylston Road, West Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
21 miles from Boylston, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 41.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Willow Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Boylston, MA to Cambridge, MA is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boylston, MA to Cambridge, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Road | — | — |
| Boylston Road | — | — |
| West Street | — | — |
| Central Street | — | — |
| I 495 South | — | — |
| I 90 | — | — |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | — | — |
| Allston-Brighton | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Willow Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boylston, MA and Cambridge, MA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Willow Road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Willow Road
3
Continue on Boylston Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Boylston Road
4
Continue on West Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
5
Continue on Central Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Street
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Worcester
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 495 South: Worcester
7
Merge slight left
9.0 mi
·
10 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Albany New York, Boston
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90: Albany New York, Boston
9
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
24 mi
·
29 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
10
Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
11
Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
12
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
180 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cambridge Street
13
Continue on River Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
14
Continue on Prospect Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Street
15
Turn left onto Hampshire Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hampshire Street
16
Continue on Cambridge Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Cambridge Street
17
Turn right onto Line Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Line Street
18
Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
459 ft
·
20 sec
·
Leonard Avenue
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 21 miles from Boylston, MA, or about 25m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 41.9 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cambridge, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Boylston, MA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Boylston, MA
This is one driving day of about 41.9 miles and 51m.
At 41.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21 mi from Boylston, MA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21 miles from Boylston, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cambridge, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cambridge, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.71 one way
$13.41 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.31 | $14.63 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.96 | $15.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Cambridge, MA
Evening in Cambridge on Wednesday
Local time
5:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Boylston, MA to Cambridge, MA covers 41.9 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Willow Road, Boylston Road, West Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21 miles from Boylston, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Boylston, MA to Cambridge, MA is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boylston, MA to Cambridge, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Boylston, MA to Cambridge, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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