Origin
Cambridge, MA
Evening in Cambridge on Thursday
Local time
6:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge, MA to Medway, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
52m
Distance
27.3 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
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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Medway, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cambridge, MA to Medway, MA covers 27.3 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, 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 $4.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 27.3 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 27.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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 Medway, 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 Medway, 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 Medway, 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
·
49 sec
·
Mountfort Street
10
Turn right onto Saint Mary's Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Saint Mary's Street
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto Beacon Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Beacon Street
12
Turn sharp left onto Chestnut Hill Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Hill Avenue
13
Turn left onto Boylston Street
479 ft
·
22 sec
·
Boylston Street
14
Turn right onto Lee Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lee Street
15
Continue on Clyde Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Clyde Street
16
Turn right onto Newton Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Newton Street
17
Continue on Grove Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Grove Street
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Park Circle
282 ft
·
5 sec
·
Franklin Park Circle
19
Exit the rotary onto Grove Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Grove Street
20
Continue on Independence Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Independence Drive
21
Turn right onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
22
Take the exit slight right toward MA 109 West: Westwood
328 ft
·
9 sec
·
MA 109 West: Westwood
23
Turn slight right onto Bridge Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bridge Street
24
Continue on High Street
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
High Street
25
Continue on County Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Street
26
Continue on Main Street
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
27
Turn left onto Village Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Village Street
28
Keep slight right to continue on Village Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Village Street
29
Turn right onto Barber Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Barber Street
30
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.37 one way
$8.74 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.76 | $9.53 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.18 | $10.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Medway, MA
Evening in Medway on Thursday
Local time
6:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
8 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 Medway, MA covers 27.3 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, Ellery Street, Harvard Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.7 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 $4.37 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 Medway, 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 Medway, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cambridge, MA to Medway, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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