Origin
Cambridge, MA
Morning in Cambridge on Saturday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge, MA to Cochituate, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Cochituate, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from Cambridge to Cochituate, this 15.4-mile trip is an efficient way to navigate the Northeast. You can easily complete the drive in about 29 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. Budgeting around $2 for fuel keeps the financial commitment minimal for this short haul. Since both locations are within Massachusetts, you won't deal with major regional shifts, but the route does transition from an urban environment toward a more suburban setting. It is a straightforward commute that requires no overnight stops, allowing you to get where you need to go without any fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience that balances high-speed transit with local navigation. You will spend roughly 47% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 7.2 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike. The route begins with the fast-paced flow of the Turnpike before transitioning into the more localized pace of South Avenue and Commonwealth Road. This shift from major thoroughfare to smaller roads means the personality of the drive changes significantly as you approach your destination. Be prepared to adjust your driving style as you move off the highway and onto the final local segments of the trip.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 7.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 15.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cambridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 3; MA 2 / Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Western Avenue): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cambridge Street
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
Navigation decision point
6
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 3; MA 2 / Memorial Drive
At end of road, turn left onto US 3; MA 2 / Memorial Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Western Avenue
Turn right onto Western Avenue toward I 90: Western Avenue, Mass Pike
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90: Western Avenue, Mass Pike
7
1.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 West: Worcester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 90 West: Worcester
7
9.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward MA 30: Weston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 123B
Toward MA 30: Weston
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 7.2 mi | 9m |
| South Avenue | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Commonwealth Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| East Plain Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Memorial Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ellery Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Harvard Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Soldiers Field Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 7.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge, MA and Cochituate, MA.
1
Start on Leonard Avenue
267 ft
·
13 sec
·
Leonard Avenue
2
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cambridge Street
3
Turn left onto Ellery Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Ellery Street
4
Turn right onto Harvard Street
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
Harvard Street
5
Turn left onto Bow Street
475 ft
·
20 sec
·
Bow Street
6
Continue on DeWolfe Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
DeWolfe Street
Use the straight lane.
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 3; MA 2
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Memorial Drive
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Western Avenue
478 ft
·
18 sec
·
Western Avenue
Toward I 90: Western Avenue, Mass Pike
9
Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Soldiers Field Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 90: Mass Pike
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 90 West: Worcester
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 90
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 123B
Toward MA 30: Weston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto Park Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Park Road
15
Turn left onto MA 30
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South Avenue
16
Continue on MA 30
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Commonwealth Road
17
Keep slight right at fork onto East Plain Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Plain Street
18
Turn left onto MA 27
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
19
Turn left
88 ft
·
8 sec
20
Turn right
44 ft
·
3 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.46 one way
$4.93 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.43
Massachusetts Turnpike
(7.2 mi)
$0.43
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Cochituate, MA
Morning in Cochituate on Saturday
Local time
8:22 AM
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
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
29m 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 Cochituate, MA covers 15.4 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, South Avenue, Commonwealth Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 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 $2.46 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 17 decision points packed into just 15.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cambridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 3; MA 2 / Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Western Avenue): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Cambridge, MA to Cochituate, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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