Origin
Cambridge, MA
Afternoon in Cambridge on Thursday
Local time
2:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge, MA to Jamaica Plain, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
18m
Distance
6 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
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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Jamaica Plain, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Cambridge, MA to Jamaica Plain, MA covers 6 miles and takes about 18m 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 $0.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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 18m drive with frequent turns across 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 18 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 Jamaica Plain, MA is easy. At 18m 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 Jamaica Plain, 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 | — | — |
| MA 2 East | — | — |
| Mountfort Street | — | — |
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 Jamaica Plain, 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
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Drive
8
Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston University Bridge
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 2 East: Boston University Bridge
9
Continue on Mountfort Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Mountfort Street
10
Continue on Park Drive
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Park Drive
11
Turn right onto Riverway
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Riverway
12
Continue on Jamaicaway
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Jamaicaway
13
Continue on Arborway
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Arborway
14
Take the exit left
190 ft
·
10 sec
15
Turn left onto Arborway
226 ft
·
9 sec
·
Arborway
16
Turn right onto Pond Street
246 ft
·
10 sec
·
Pond Street
17
Turn right onto Orchard Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Orchard Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.96 one way
$1.92 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.05 | $2.09 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.14 | $2.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.32 | $2.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.63 | $0.29 |
| Efficient EV | 1.5 | 0 | $0.52 | $0.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Jamaica Plain, MA
Afternoon in Jamaica Plain on Thursday
Local time
2:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
18m 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 Jamaica Plain, MA covers 6 miles and takes about 18m 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 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 $0.96 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 Jamaica Plain, MA is easy. At 18m 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 Jamaica Plain, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cambridge, MA to Jamaica Plain, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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