Origin
Cambridge, MA
Late night in Cambridge on Friday
Local time
2:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge, MA to North Andover, MA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
38m
Distance
26.9 mi
43 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 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
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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North Andover, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cambridge, MA to North Andover, MA covers 26.9 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cambridge Street, Prospect Street, Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m 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 38m drive with frequent turns across 26.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 North Andover, MA is easy. At 38m 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 North Andover, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Street | — | — |
| Prospect Street | — | — |
| Washington Street | — | — |
| McGrath Highway | — | — |
| I 93 | — | — |
| I 93 North | — | — |
| Mystic Avenue | — | — |
| I 495 North | — | — |
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 North Andover, MA.
1
Start on Leonard Avenue
266 ft
·
17 sec
·
Leonard Avenue
2
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cambridge Street
3
Continue on Cambridge Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Cambridge Street
4
Turn left onto Prospect Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Street
5
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Washington Street
6
Turn left onto McGrath Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
McGrath Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston
207 ft
·
6 sec
·
I 93, MA 38: Medford, Boston
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North, MA 38 North: Medford, Concord New Hampshire
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 93 North, MA 38 North: Medford, Concord New Hampshire
9
Turn straight onto Mystic Avenue
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Mystic Avenue
10
Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North: Lawrence, Concord New Hampshire
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 93 North: Lawrence, Concord New Hampshire
11
Merge slight left
19 mi
·
22 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lawrence
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 North: Lawrence
13
Merge slight left
3.5 mi
·
4 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward North Andover
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Andover
15
Keep slight right to continue on Massachusetts Avenue, North Andover
207 ft
·
5 sec
·
Massachusetts Avenue, North Andover
16
Turn straight onto Massachusetts Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Massachusetts Avenue
17
Turn sharp left onto Waverley Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Waverley Road
18
Turn right onto Middlesex Street
141 ft
·
8 sec
·
Middlesex Street
19
Turn right
62 ft
·
5 sec
20
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.31 one way
$8.61 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 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 | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
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.
Destination
North Andover, MA
Late night in North Andover on Friday
Local time
2:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m 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 North Andover, MA covers 26.9 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cambridge Street, Prospect Street, Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.4 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 $4.31 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 North Andover, MA is easy. At 38m 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 North Andover, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cambridge, MA to North Andover, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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