Origin
Cambridge, MA
Afternoon in Cambridge on Friday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge, MA to Sunderland, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
39.2 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
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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Sunderland, MA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 39.2-mile drive from Cambridge, MA, to Sunderland, MA, is an easy 53-minute trip, making it perfect for a single day. You'll primarily be on the Massachusetts Turnpike, which accounts for 87% of the journey, offering a direct and efficient path. With a modest fuel cost of around $6, this route is budget-friendly for a quick excursion within the Northeast region. Consider this a no-fuss drive, ideal for when you want to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 39.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 53-minute journey. The drive is predominantly on the Massachusetts Turnpike, a substantial 87% of the total distance, featuring a longest continuous stretch of 34 miles. This means you'll be in a fast-paced environment for the majority of the trip, with limited opportunities for slower, more scenic driving. The transition from Blithewood Avenue and Massasoit Road to the turnpike sets the tone for an efficient, highway-centric travel experience.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 34 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Blithewood Avenue. 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.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 39.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cambridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 3; MA 2 / Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Western Avenue): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cambridge Street
Turn right onto Cambridge Street
Navigation decision point
6
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.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Western Avenue
Turn right onto Western Avenue toward I 90: Western Avenue, Mass Pike
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90: Western Avenue, Mass Pike
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
36.3 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 96
Toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cambridge, MA to Sunderland, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Worcester along the way.
Worcester
36.3 mi in
|
~47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 34 mi | 40m |
| Blithewood Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Massasoit Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Grafton Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Grafton Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Memorial Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ellery Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Harvard Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 34 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge, MA and Sunderland, 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: Worcester
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 90
34 mi
·
40 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 96
Toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
14
Keep slight left at fork
173 ft
·
10 sec
15
Turn left onto MA 122
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Grafton Road
16
Continue on MA 122
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Grafton Street
17
Turn left onto Blithewood Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Blithewood Avenue
18
At end of road, turn right onto Massasoit Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Massasoit Road
19
Arrive at destination
Massasoit Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.6 mi from Cambridge, MA · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Cambridge, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sunderland, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Sunderland, 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
$6.27 one way
$12.55 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.84 | $13.68 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.44 | $14.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.65 | $17.31 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.04
Massachusetts Turnpike
(34 mi)
$2.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Sunderland, MA
Afternoon in Sunderland on Friday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
1 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
53m 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 Sunderland, MA covers 39.2 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Blithewood Avenue, Massasoit 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 19.6 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 $6.27 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 short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 39.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cambridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 3; MA 2 / Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Western Avenue): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Cambridge, MA to Sunderland, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Worcester along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Boston National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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