Origin
Cambridge, MA
Late night in Cambridge on Friday
Local time
2:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge, MA to Pinehurst, MA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
28m
Distance
14 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
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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Pinehurst, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cambridge, MA to Pinehurst, MA covers 14 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cambridge Street, Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.4 miles on Cambridge Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 28m drive with frequent turns across 14 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cambridge Street is the longest continuous segment at about 6.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Cambridge Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cambridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (MA 16 / Alewife Brook Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (Broadway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cambridge Street
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MA 16 / Alewife Brook Parkway
Turn right onto MA 16 / Alewife Brook Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Broadway
Turn left onto Broadway
Navigation decision point
4
4.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
MA 60 / Chestnut Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 60 / Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 3; MA 2A / Mystic Street
Turn right onto US 3; MA 2A / Mystic Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Street | 6.4 mi | 12m |
| Massachusetts Avenue | 2 mi | 5m |
| Cambridge Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| Mystic Street | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Warren Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Alewife Brook Parkway | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Boston Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cambridge Street
— 6.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge, MA and Pinehurst, MA.
1
Start on Leonard Avenue
267 ft
·
13 sec
·
Leonard Avenue
2
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Cambridge Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn straight
310 ft
·
12 sec
4
Turn straight onto MA 2A
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Massachusetts Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto MA 16
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Alewife Brook Parkway
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto Broadway
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Broadway
7
Turn straight onto Warren Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Warren Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto MA 60
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Chestnut Street
9
Turn right onto US 3; MA 2A
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mystic Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on US 3
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Cambridge Street
11
Continue on US 3
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cambridge Road
12
Continue on US 3
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
Cambridge Street
13
Continue on MA 3A
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Cambridge Street
14
Continue on MA 3A
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Boston Road
15
Arrive at destination
MA 3A
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.24 one way
$4.48 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.44 | $4.89 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.66 | $5.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Pinehurst, MA
Late night in Pinehurst on Friday
Local time
2:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
2 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
28m 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 Pinehurst, MA covers 14 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cambridge Street, Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 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 $2.24 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.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cambridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (MA 16 / Alewife Brook Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (Broadway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Cambridge, MA to Pinehurst, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Boston National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Lowell National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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