Origin
Cambridge, MA
Evening in Cambridge on Thursday
Local time
6:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge, MA to Ayer, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
52m
Distance
31.1 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
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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Ayer, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cambridge, MA to Ayer, MA covers 31.1 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cambridge Street, Massachusetts Avenue, Garden Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 31.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 31.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cambridge Street 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cambridge, MA to Ayer, MA is easy. At 52m 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 Cambridge, MA to Ayer, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Street | — | — |
| Massachusetts Avenue | — | — |
| Garden Street | — | — |
| Concord Avenue | — | — |
| Brodette Memorial Circle | — | — |
| Alewife Brook Parkway | — | — |
| Concord Turnpike | — | — |
| Concord Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cambridge Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge, MA and Ayer, MA.
1
Start on Leonard Avenue
266 ft
·
14 sec
·
Leonard Avenue
2
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Cambridge Street
3
Continue on Cambridge Street
108 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cambridge Street
4
Turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue
161 ft
·
7 sec
·
Massachusetts Avenue
5
Turn right onto Garden Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden Street
6
Continue on Concord Avenue
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Concord Avenue
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Brodette Memorial Circle
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
Brodette Memorial Circle
8
Exit the rotary onto Concord Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Concord Avenue
9
Keep slight right to continue on Alewife Brook Parkway
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Alewife Brook Parkway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Concord Turnpike
11
Continue on Concord Highway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Concord Highway
12
Continue on Cambridge Turnpike
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Cambridge Turnpike
13
Continue on Concord Turnpike
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Concord Turnpike
14
Continue on Elm Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Elm Street
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Concord Rotary
407 ft
·
5 sec
·
Concord Rotary
16
Exit the rotary onto Union Turnpike
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
Union Turnpike
17
Continue on Massachusetts Avenue
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Massachusetts Avenue
18
Continue on George W Stanton Highway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
George W Stanton Highway
19
Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
20
Take the exit slight right toward Littleton
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Littleton
21
Keep slight left to continue on Littleton
213 ft
·
6 sec
·
Littleton
22
Turn left onto Taylor Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Taylor Street
23
Turn right onto King Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
King Street
24
At the end of the road, turn left onto Ayer Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Ayer Road
25
Continue on Littleton Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Littleton Road
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
226 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Main Street
27
Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
28
Turn right onto Park Street
420 ft
·
7 sec
·
Park Street
29
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.5 mi from Cambridge, MA · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.5 miles from Cambridge, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ayer, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Ayer, 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
$4.98 one way
$9.95 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.91 | $11.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Ayer, MA
Evening in Ayer on Thursday
Local time
6:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Lexington, MA
16 mi in
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
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m 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 Ayer, MA covers 31.1 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cambridge Street, Massachusetts Avenue, Garden Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.5 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 $4.98 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 Cambridge, MA to Ayer, MA is easy. At 52m 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 Cambridge, MA to Ayer, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cambridge, MA to Ayer, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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