Trip from Cambridge, MA to North Eastham, MA

Drive Time

2h 21m

Distance

98.4 mi

158 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 12m ★

6 AM

2h 21m

8 AM

2h 41m

10 AM

2h 28m

12 PM

2h 26m

3 PM

2h 29m

5 PM

2h 40m

8 PM

2h 16m

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

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Cambridge, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

The drive from Cambridge, MA to North Eastham, MA covers 98.4 miles and takes about 2h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Mid Cape Highway, MA 3, Pilgrims Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.8 miles on Mid Cape Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.66 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

49.2 miles from Cambridge, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Cambridge, MA to North Eastham, MA covers 98.4 miles and takes about 2h 21m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Mid Cape Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 35.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Cambridge Street.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 98.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cambridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (MA 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles (I 93; US 1; MA 3 / John F. Fitzgerald Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Cambridge Street

Turn left onto Cambridge Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

2.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | MA 3

Take the exit onto MA 3 toward I 93 South: Quincy, Logan Airport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 93 South: Quincy, Logan Airport

2.6 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 93; US 1; MA 3 / John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3 / John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

13.2 mi into trip | ~23m in | MA 3

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 3 toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 7 Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

92.6 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in | US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway toward Eastham, Provincetown

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Eastham, Provincetown

Towns Along This Route

Between Cambridge, MA and North Eastham, MA, road signs point toward Eastham and Provincetown.

Eastham

92.6 mi in | ~2h 9m | via US 6

Provincetown

92.6 mi in | ~2h 9m | via US 6

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Mid Cape Highway	35.8 mi	50m
MA 3	31.4 mi	40m
Pilgrims Highway	12 mi	15m
Southeast Expressway	8 mi	10m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway	3.2 mi	6m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway	2.7 mi	4m
Cambridge Street	1.6 mi	5m
Massasoit Road	1.4 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Mid Cape Highway — 35.8 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge, MA and North Eastham, MA.

Start on Leonard Avenue

266 ft · 17 sec · Leonard Avenue

Turn left onto Cambridge Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

Continue on Cambridge Street

1.3 mi · 4 min · Cambridge Street

Merge slight left onto Monsignor O'Brien Highway

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway

Continue on Charles River Dam Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Charles River Dam Road

Take the exit straight toward I 93 South: Quincy, Logan Airport

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 93 South: Quincy, Logan Airport

Merge slight left onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

2.7 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

Continue on Southeast Expressway

8.0 mi · 10 min · Southeast Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod

31 mi · 39 min · MA 3 South: Cape Cod

Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway

Continue on Pilgrim Highway

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

Continue on Sagamore Bridge

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

Continue on Mid Cape Highway

36 mi · 50 min · Mid Cape Highway

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Orleans Rotary

486 ft · 17 sec · Orleans Rotary

Exit the rotary onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

3.1 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Continue on State Highway

0.8 mi · 1 min · State Highway

Turn left onto Massasoit Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Massasoit Road

Turn right onto Aspinet Road

0.2 mi · 1 min · Aspinet Road

Turn right onto Devon Lane

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Devon Lane

Keep slight left to continue on Devon Lane

75 ft · 3 sec · Devon Lane

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 49.2 miles from Cambridge, MA, or about 1h 8m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.8 miles.

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 80 miles or 1h 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 49.2 miles or 1h 8m 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 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Eastham, 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.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cambridge, MA

This is one driving day of about 98.4 miles and 2h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cambridge, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Mid Cape Highway for about 35.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49.2 mi from Cambridge, MA · 1h 8m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boston, MA

49 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

Plymouth, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boston, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.2 miles from Cambridge, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in North Eastham, MA

The final approach into North Eastham, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around North Eastham, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 3.4

Park Closure: Great Hall of Faneuil Hall

Park Closure: Dorchester Heights Temporary Public Access Restrictions

View on nps.gov

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $15 near mile 13.6

View on nps.gov

Cape Cod National Seashore

National Seashore

The great Outer Beach described by Thoreau in the 1800s is protected within the national seashore. Forty miles of pristine sandy beach, marshes, ponds, and uplands support diverse species. Lighthouses...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $25 near mile 98.4

View on nps.gov

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 6.8

View on nps.gov

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour Free near mile 3.4

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.66 one way

$31.33 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$17.03	$34.07
premium	$4.80	$18.59	$37.18
diesel	$5.64	$21.86	$43.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	29.5	$10.33	$4.72
Efficient EV	24.6	$8.61	$3.94
EV Truck/SUV	39.4	$13.78	$6.30

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (65% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Cambridge, MA

Late night in Cambridge on Monday

Local time

4:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Eastham, MA

Late night in North Eastham on Monday

Local time

4:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

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.

Road read

2h 21m 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 Eastham, MA covers 98.4 miles and takes about 2h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Mid Cape Highway, MA 3, Pilgrims Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 49.2 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 $15.66 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.

Between Cambridge, MA and North Eastham, MA, road signs point toward Eastham and Provincetown.

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Trip from Cambridge, MA to North Eastham, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in North Eastham, MA

National Parks Near This Route

Boston National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

Cape Cod National Seashore

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Minute Man National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Cambridge, MA

North Eastham, MA

Same local time

2h 21m on the road

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