Origin
Cambridge, MA
Evening in Cambridge on Wednesday
Local time
7:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge, MA to New Braintree, MA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
64.3 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m
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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New Braintree, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cambridge, MA to New Braintree, MA covers 64.3 miles and takes about 1h 35m 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 $10.29 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
32.1 miles from Cambridge, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 35m drive with frequent turns across 64.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 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 New Braintree, MA is easy. At 1h 35m 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 New Braintree, 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 New Braintree, 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
34 mi
·
40 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
13
Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
14
Keep slight left
174 ft
·
11 sec
15
Turn left onto Grafton Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Grafton Road
16
Continue on Grafton Street
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Grafton Street
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
Grafton Street
18
Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Grafton Street
19
Continue on Grafton Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Grafton Street
20
Turn left onto Harding Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Harding Street
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
Kelley Square
22
Exit the rotary onto Madison Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Street
23
Continue on Chandler Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Chandler Street
24
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
6.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Pleasant Street
25
Continue on Barre Paxton Road
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Barre Paxton Road
26
Continue on Worcester Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Worcester Road
27
Turn left onto Old Turnpike Road
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
28
Turn left onto Barre Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Barre Road
29
Keep slight right to continue on Barre Cut Off Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Barre Cut Off Road
30
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hardwick Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hardwick Road
31
Turn left onto Oakham Road
151 ft
·
4 sec
·
Oakham Road
32
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 32.1 miles from Cambridge, MA, or about 47m 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 14 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.1 miles or 47m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Braintree, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cambridge, MA
This is one driving day of about 64.3 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Cambridge, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.1 mi from Cambridge, MA · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Cambridge, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Braintree, MA
The final approach into New Braintree, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.29 one way
$20.58 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.22 | $22.44 |
| premium | $4.82 | $12.21 | $24.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.20 | $28.39 |
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: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.09 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.00 | $4.12 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (64% 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
New Braintree, MA
Evening in New Braintree on Wednesday
Local time
7:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Worcester, MA
32 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
2 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
1h 35m 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 New Braintree, MA covers 64.3 miles and takes about 1h 35m 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 32.1 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 $10.29 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 New Braintree, MA is easy. At 1h 35m 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 New Braintree, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cambridge, MA to New Braintree, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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