Trip from Cambridge, MA to Buzzards Bay, MA

Drive Time

1h 26m

Distance

61.6 mi

99 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 19m ★

6 AM

1h 26m

8 AM

1h 39m

10 AM

1h 31m

12 PM

1h 29m

3 PM

1h 31m

5 PM

1h 39m

8 PM

1h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Cambridge, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

The drive from Cambridge, MA to Buzzards Bay, MA covers 61.6 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Cambridge Street, Monsignor O'Brien Highway, Charles River Dam Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.81 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

30.8 miles from Cambridge, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 61.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 20 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Cambridge, MA to Buzzards Bay, MA is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Buzzards Bay, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Cambridge Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Monsignor O'Brien Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Charles River Dam Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 93 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
John F	Unavailable	Refreshing
Southeast Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
MA 24 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Amvets Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Cambridge Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge, MA and Buzzards Bay, MA.

Start on Leonard Avenue

266 ft · 17 sec · Leonard Avenue

Turn left onto Cambridge Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

Continue on Cambridge Street

1.3 mi · 4 min · Cambridge Street

Merge slight left onto Monsignor O'Brien Highway

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway

Continue on Charles River Dam Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Charles River Dam Road

Take the exit straight toward I 93 South: Quincy, Logan Airport

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 93 South: Quincy, Logan Airport

Merge slight left onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

2.7 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

Continue on Southeast Expressway

8.0 mi · 10 min · Southeast Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island

3.4 mi · 4 min · I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island

Take the exit slight left toward MA 24 South: Fall River

0.7 mi · 1 min · MA 24 South: Fall River

Continue on Amvets Highway

18 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway

Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Cape Cod

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 495 South: Cape Cod

Merge slight left

19 mi · 21 min

Continue straight

2.9 mi · 3 min

Take the exit slight right toward US 6, MA 28: Onset, Wareham

0.2 mi · 39 sec · US 6, MA 28: Onset, Wareham

Keep slight right to continue on US 6, MA 28: Onset, Wareham

413 ft · 15 sec · US 6, MA 28: Onset, Wareham

Turn straight onto Maple Springs Road

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Maple Springs Road

Continue on Cranberry Highway

3.6 mi · 8 min · Cranberry Highway

Enter the roundabout toward West End Rotary

197 ft · 3 sec · West End Rotary

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 30.8 miles from Cambridge, MA, or about 43m 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 61.6 miles or 1h 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 30.8 miles or 43m 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 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buzzards Bay, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 61.6 miles and 1h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cambridge, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.8 mi from Cambridge, MA · 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

31 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

Boston, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 61.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Cambridge, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Buzzards Bay, MA

The final approach into Buzzards Bay, 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 Buzzards Bay, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.81 one way

$19.61 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$10.66	$21.33
premium	$4.80	$11.64	$23.28
diesel	$5.64	$13.69	$27.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	18.5	$6.47	$2.96
Efficient EV	15.4	$5.39	$2.46
EV Truck/SUV	24.6	$8.62	$3.94

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Cambridge, MA

Afternoon in Cambridge on Sunday

Local time

4:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Buzzards Bay, MA

Afternoon in Buzzards Bay on Sunday

Local time

4:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

31 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

11 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

1h 26m 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 Buzzards Bay, MA covers 61.6 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Cambridge Street, Monsignor O'Brien Highway, Charles River Dam Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 30.8 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 $9.81 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 Buzzards Bay, MA is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Buzzards Bay, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Cambridge, MA to Buzzards Bay, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.