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Trip from Cambridge, MA to Cordaville, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

42m

Distance

26.6 mi

43 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m

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

city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Cambridge, MA

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census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Cordaville, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cambridge, MA to Cordaville, MA covers 26.6 miles and takes about 42m 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 $4.26 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

13.3 miles from Cambridge, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 26.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 Cordaville, MA is easy. At 42m 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 Cordaville, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Cambridge Street
Ellery Street
Harvard Street
Bow Street
DeWolfe Street
Memorial Drive
Western Avenue
Soldiers Field Road

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 Cordaville, MA.

1

Start on Leonard Avenue

266 ft · 14 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

476 ft · 21 sec · Bow Street
6

Continue on DeWolfe Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · DeWolfe Street
7

At the end of the road, turn left onto Memorial Drive

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Memorial Drive
8

Turn right onto Western Avenue

479 ft · 18 sec · Western Avenue
9

Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Soldiers Field Road
10

Take the ramp right toward I 90: Mass Pike

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I 90: Mass Pike
11

Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Worcester

0.4 mi · 55 sec · I 90 West: Worcester
12

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

19 mi · 23 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
13

Take the exit slight right toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro

0.8 mi · 2 min · MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
14

Keep slight left to continue on MA 9 West: Southboro, Worcester

0.6 mi · 1 min · MA 9 West: Southboro, Worcester
15

Merge slight left onto Worcester Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Worcester Road
16

Continue on Turnpike Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Turnpike Road
17

Turn left onto Woodland Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Woodland Road
18

Keep slight left to continue on Woodland Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Woodland Road
19

At the end of the road, turn left onto Cordaville Road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Cordaville Road
20

Turn right onto Southville Road

331 ft · 16 sec · Southville Road
21

Turn right onto Cordaville Road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Cordaville Road
22

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 13.3 miles from Cambridge, MA, or about 21m 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 26.6 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 13.3 miles or 21m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 35m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Cambridge, MA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cambridge, MA

This is one driving day of about 26.6 miles and 42m.

At 26.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 13.3 mi from Cambridge, MA · 21m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Marlborough, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Framingham, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 13.3 miles from Cambridge, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cordaville, MA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cordaville, 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

$4.26 one way

$8.51 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $4.64 $9.28
premium $4.82 $5.05 $10.10
diesel $5.61 $5.87 $11.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8 0 $2.79 $1.28
Efficient EV 6.7 0 $2.33 $1.06
EV Truck/SUV 10.6 0 $3.72 $1.70

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cambridge, MA

Night in Cambridge on Wednesday

Local time

9:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cordaville, MA

Night in Cordaville on Wednesday

Local time

9:45 PM

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

42m 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 Cordaville, MA covers 26.6 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cambridge Street, Ellery Street, Harvard Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.3 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 $4.26 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 Cordaville, MA is easy. At 42m 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 Cordaville, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cambridge, MA to Cordaville, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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