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Trip from Cambridge, MA to Sagamore, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 22m

Distance

58.6 mi

94 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 16m ★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m

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

city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Cambridge, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cambridge, MA to Sagamore, MA covers 58.6 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Cambridge Street, Monsignor O'Brien Highway, Charles River Dam Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.38 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

29.3 miles from Cambridge, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 22m drive with frequent turns across 58.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 Sagamore, MA is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Sagamore, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Cambridge Street
Monsignor O'Brien Highway
Charles River Dam Road
I 93 South
John F
Southeast Expressway
MA 3 South
Pilgrims Highway

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 Sagamore, 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

1.3 mi · 4 min · Cambridge Street
4

Merge slight left onto Monsignor O'Brien Highway

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway
5

Continue on Charles River Dam Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Charles River Dam Road
6

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

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 93 South: Quincy, Logan Airport
7

Merge slight left onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

2.7 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
8

Continue on Southeast Expressway

8.0 mi · 10 min · Southeast Expressway
9

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

31 mi · 39 min · MA 3 South: Cape Cod
10

Keep slight right to continue on Pilgrims Highway

12 mi · 15 min · Pilgrims Highway
11

Continue on Pilgrim Highway

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
12

Continue on Sagamore Bridge

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge
13

Continue on Mid Cape Highway

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Mid Cape Highway
14

Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore

0.5 mi · 1 min · MA 6A: Sagamore
15

At the end of the road, turn right onto Sandwich Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Sandwich Road
16

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 29.3 miles from Cambridge, MA, or about 41m 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 13 miles or 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 29.3 miles or 41m 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 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sagamore, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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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 58.6 miles and 1h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 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 29.3 mi from Cambridge, MA · 41m into the drive

city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Quincy, MA

29 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

Boston, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Quincy, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.3 miles from Cambridge, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sagamore, MA

The final approach into Sagamore, 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

$9.38 one way

$18.76 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $10.23 $20.45
premium $4.82 $11.13 $22.25
diesel $5.61 $12.94 $25.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.6 0 $6.15 $2.81
Efficient EV 14.7 0 $5.13 $2.34
EV Truck/SUV 23.4 0 $8.20 $3.75

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cambridge, MA

Night in Cambridge on Wednesday

Local time

11:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sagamore, MA

Night in Sagamore on Wednesday

Local time

11:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°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

13 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

1h 22m 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 Sagamore, MA covers 58.6 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cambridge Street, Monsignor O'Brien Highway, Charles River Dam Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.3 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 $9.38 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 Sagamore, MA is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Sagamore, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cambridge, MA to Sagamore, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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