Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
91.4 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
The drive from Cambridge, MA to Agawam, MA covers 91.4 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cambridge Street, Ellery Street, Harvard Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.41 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
45.7 miles from Cambridge, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 91.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ellery Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harvard Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bow Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| DeWolfe Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Memorial Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Western Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Soldiers Field Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge, MA and Agawam, MA.
Start on Leonard Avenue
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
Turn left onto Ellery Street
Turn right onto Harvard Street
Turn left onto Bow Street
Continue on DeWolfe Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Memorial Drive
Turn right onto Western Avenue
Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road
Take the ramp right toward I 90: Mass Pike
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Worcester
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
Keep slight right
Keep slight left
Continue on Springfield Expressway
Continue on I 91 North, US 20 West: West Springfield
Take the exit slight right toward Dwight Street
Turn right onto Dwight Street
Turn left onto Carew Street
Turn slight right onto Plainfield Street
Continue on West Street
Continue on North End Bridge
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Street
Exit the roundabout onto Park Street
Turn left onto River Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Memorial Avenue
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn left onto School Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.7 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Agawam, MA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Cambridge, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cambridge, MA
This is one driving day of about 91.4 miles and 1h 56m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.7 mi from Cambridge, MA · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 45.7 miles from Cambridge, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Agawam, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Agawam, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.41 one way
$24.83 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $13.85 | $27.71 |
| premium | $4.15 | $14.93 | $29.87 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $13.49 | $26.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.60 | $4.39 |
| Efficient EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.00 | $3.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.80 | $5.85 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Cambridge on Saturday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Agawam on Saturday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
46 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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