Origin
Cambridge, MA
Late night in Cambridge on Thursday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge, MA to Upton, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
51m
Distance
34.9 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
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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Upton, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cambridge, MA to Upton, MA covers 34.9 miles and takes about 51m 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 $5.59 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
17.5 miles from Cambridge, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 34.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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 Upton, MA is easy. At 51m 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 Upton, 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 Upton, 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
24 mi
·
29 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
15
Merge slight left
2.8 mi
·
3 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward West Main Street, Upton
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street, Upton
17
Turn straight onto West Main Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
18
Continue on Hopkinton Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Hopkinton Road
19
Turn slight left onto School Street
348 ft
·
10 sec
·
School Street
20
Turn slight left onto North Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
21
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 17.5 miles from Cambridge, MA, or about 25m 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 34.9 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.5 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Upton, 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 34.9 miles and 51m.
At 34.9 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 17.5 mi from Cambridge, MA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from Cambridge, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Upton, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Upton, 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
$5.59 one way
$11.17 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.63 | $13.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Upton, MA
Late night in Upton on Thursday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m 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 Upton, MA covers 34.9 miles and takes about 51m 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 17.5 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 $5.59 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 Upton, MA is easy. At 51m 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 Upton, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cambridge, MA to Upton, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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