The drive from Cambridge, MA to South Deerfield, MA covers 112.2 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, I 91, Greenfield Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.7 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.96 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.
Midpoint
56.1 miles from Cambridge, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 112.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 18m highway drive covering 112.2 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 91. The longest continuous stretch is about 84.7 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 84.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near US 3; MA 2 / Memorial Drive.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 112.2 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 1 miles (US 3; MA 2 / Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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1 mi into trip|~3m in|US 3; MA 2 / Memorial Drive
At end of road, turn left onto US 3; MA 2 / Memorial Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.8 mi into trip|~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 West: Worcester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 90 West: Worcester
6
54 mi into trip|~1h 8m in|I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
87 mi into trip|~1h 46m in
Take the exit toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 45
Toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke
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87.2 mi into trip|~1h 46m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 91: Holyoke, Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 91: Holyoke, Springfield
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cambridge, MA and South Deerfield, MA, road signs point toward Holyoke and Springfield.
Holyoke
87 mi in|~1h 46m
Springfield
87.2 mi in|~1h 46m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
84.7 mi
1h 39m
I 91
22.7 mi
26m
Greenfield Road
0.5 mi
<1m
Memorial Drive
0.3 mi
<1m
Elm Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Ellery Street
0.3 mi
1m
Harvard Street
0.2 mi
<1m
State Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 84.7 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge, MA and South Deerfield, MA.
1
Start on Leonard Avenue
267 ft·13 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
475 ft·20 sec·Bow Street
6
Continue on DeWolfe Street
0.2 mi·41 sec·DeWolfe Street
Use the straight lane.
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 3; MA 2
0.3 mi·47 sec·Memorial Drive
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Western Avenue
478 ft·18 sec·Western Avenue
Toward I 90: Western Avenue, Mass Pike
9
Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road
0.2 mi·28 sec·Soldiers Field Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward I 90: Mass Pike
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward I 90 West: WorcesterUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 90
52 mi·1 hr 1 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
33 mi·38 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 45Toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 91: Holyoke, Springfield
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 91 North: Holyoke
17
Merge onto I 91
23 mi·26 min·I 91
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·1 min
Exit 24Toward US 5, MA 10: Deerfield, Conway
19
Turn right onto US 5; MA 10
0.2 mi·23 sec·State Road
20
Continue on US 5; MA 10; MA 116
0.5 mi·44 sec·Greenfield Road
21
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.3 mi·33 sec·Elm Street
22
Turn left onto Graves Street
49 ft·7 sec·Graves Street
23
Turn left onto Park Street
71 ft·1 sec·Park Street
24
Arrive at destination
Park Street
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 56.1 miles from Cambridge, MA, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.7 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 25 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.1 miles or 1h 10m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Deerfield, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 112.2 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Cambridge, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 84.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.1 mi from Cambridge, MA
· 1h 10m into the drive
The midpoint is around 56.1 miles from Cambridge, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.7 miles.
Arriving in South Deerfield, MA
The final approach into South Deerfield, 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 South Deerfield, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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.
3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
Park Closure: Dorchester Heights Temporary Public Access Restrictions
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 96.7
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...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 11.6
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...
. . . 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...
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...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.7
0
$11.78
$5.39
Efficient EV
28.1
0
$9.82
$4.49
EV Truck/SUV
44.9
0
$15.71
$7.18
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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 16, 2026
Origin
Cambridge, MA
Late night
in Cambridge on Saturday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
South Deerfield, MA
Late night
in South Deerfield on Saturday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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.
Temperature spread
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 18m 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 South Deerfield, MA covers 112.2 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, I 91, Greenfield Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.1 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 $17.96 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 demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 112.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (US 3; MA 2 / Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Cambridge, MA and South Deerfield, MA, road signs point toward Holyoke and Springfield.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
