Origin
Cambridge, MA
Late night in Cambridge on Saturday
Local time
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge, MA to Andover, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
22.8 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cambridge, MA
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Andover, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cambridge, MA to Andover, MA covers 22.8 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 93, Dascomb Road, Central Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16 miles on I 93. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 22.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 34m highway drive covering 22.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 93 and Dascomb Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 16 miles on I 93.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 93 is the longest continuous segment at about 16 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and Dascomb Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Cambridge Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 22.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cambridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Prospect Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cambridge Street
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Prospect Street
Turn left onto Prospect Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Washington Street
Turn right onto Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 North, MA 38 North: Medford, Concord New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 North, MA 38 North: Medford, Concor...
8
19.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Dascomb Road, Tewksbury, Andover
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38
Toward Dascomb Road, Tewksbury, Andover
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cambridge, MA and Andover, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Concord New Hampshire and Tewksbury.
Boston
2 mi in
|
~5m
Concord New Hampshire
2.1 mi in
|
~5m
Tewksbury
19.2 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 16 mi | 18m |
| Dascomb Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Central Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| McGrath Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Andover Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mystic Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Prospect Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Cambridge Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 16 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge, MA and Andover, MA.
1
Start on Leonard Avenue
267 ft
·
16 sec
·
Leonard Avenue
2
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cambridge Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on Cambridge Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Cambridge Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto Prospect Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto McGrath Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
McGrath Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit
206 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 93 North, MA 38 North: Medford, Concord New Hampshire
9
Turn straight onto MA 38
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Mystic Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 93 North: Lawrence, Concord New Hampshire
11
Merge onto I 93
16 mi
·
18 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 38
Toward Dascomb Road, Tewksbury, Andover
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Dascomb Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dascomb Road
14
Turn left onto Andover Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Andover Street
15
Turn right onto Central Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Street
16
Continue on Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Elm Street
17
Turn right onto Summer Street
435 ft
·
14 sec
·
Summer Street
18
Arrive at destination
Summer Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.65 one way
$7.30 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.03 | $10.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Andover, MA
Late night in Andover on Saturday
Local time
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
2 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
34m 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 Cambridge, MA to Andover, MA covers 22.8 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 93, Dascomb Road, Central Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.4 miles from Cambridge, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.65 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 22.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cambridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (Prospect Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Cambridge, MA and Andover, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Concord New Hampshire and Tewksbury.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Boston National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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