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Trip from Cambridge, MA to Sherborn, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

38m

Distance

19.2 mi

31 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
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.

city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Cambridge, MA

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Downtown Sherborn, MA, MA

Sherborn, MA

Jacob Sierra

Trip Overview

The drive from Cambridge, MA to Sherborn, MA covers 19.2 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, 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 $3.07 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

9.6 miles from Cambridge, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 19.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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 Sherborn, 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 Sherborn, 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 Sherborn, 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

5.4 mi · 7 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
13

Take the exit slight right toward MA 16: West Newton, Wellesley

0.4 mi · 59 sec · MA 16: West Newton, Wellesley
14

Keep slight right to continue on MA 16 West: Wellesley

223 ft · 7 sec · MA 16 West: Wellesley
15

Continue on Washington Street

1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
16

Turn left onto Wales Street

272 ft · 6 sec · Wales Street
17

Continue on Walnut Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Walnut Street
18

At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street

2.2 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
19

Continue on Washington Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
20

Continue on Eliot Street

3.7 mi · 5 min · Eliot Street
21

At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
22

Continue on South Main Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · South Main Street
23

Turn right onto Sawin Street

128 ft · 6 sec · Sawin Street
24

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 9.6 miles from Cambridge, MA, or about 19m 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 19 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 9.6 miles or 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 32m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Cambridge, MA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cambridge, MA

This is one driving day of about 19.2 miles and 38m.

At 19.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 9.6 mi from Cambridge, MA · 19m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Framingham, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newton, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 9.6 miles from Cambridge, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sherborn, MA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Sherborn, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.07 one way

$6.15 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $3.35 $6.70
premium $4.82 $3.65 $7.29
diesel $5.61 $4.24 $8.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.8 0 $2.02 $0.92
Efficient EV 4.8 0 $1.68 $0.77
EV Truck/SUV 7.7 0 $2.69 $1.23

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Late night in Cambridge on Thursday

Local time

1:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sherborn, MA

Late night in Sherborn on Thursday

Local time

1:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

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 Sherborn, MA covers 19.2 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, Ellery Street, Harvard Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.6 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 $3.07 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 Sherborn, 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 Sherborn, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cambridge, MA to Sherborn, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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