Origin
Cambridge, MA
Morning in Cambridge on Monday
Local time
10:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge, MA to Vineyard Haven, MA
Drive Time
2h 42m
Distance
86.7 mi
139 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 32m
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6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cambridge, MA
Phil Evenden
Vineyard Haven, MA
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Cambridge, MA to Vineyard Haven, MA covers 86.7 miles and takes about 2h 42m 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 $13.80 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
43.3 miles from Cambridge, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 42m drive with frequent turns across 86.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 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 Vineyard Haven, MA is easy. At 2h 42m 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 Vineyard Haven, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Monsignor O'Brien Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Charles River Dam Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 93 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John F | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 3 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pilgrims Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Cambridge Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge, MA and Vineyard Haven, 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 left onto Sandwich Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Sandwich Road
16
Continue on Sandwich Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Sandwich Road
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bourne Rotary
466 ft
·
16 sec
·
Bourne Rotary
18
Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
General MacArthur Boulevard
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Hero's Circle
20
Exit the rotary
9.5 mi
·
13 min
21
Continue on Locust Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Locust Street
22
Continue on Woods Hole Road
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Woods Hole Road
23
Turn left onto Crane Street
279 ft
·
12 sec
·
Crane Street
24
Keep slight right to continue on Cowdry Road
449 ft
·
30 sec
·
Cowdry Road
25
At the end of the road, turn left
128 ft
·
15 sec
26
Turn left
203 ft
·
15 sec
27
Continue on Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
7.9 mi
·
45 min
·
Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
28
Continue straight
371 ft
·
30 sec
29
At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street
167 ft
·
10 sec
·
Water Street
30
Continue on Union Street
410 ft
·
20 sec
·
Union Street
31
Turn right onto Main Street
102 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
32
Turn left onto Church Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Church Street
33
At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Franklin Street
34
At the end of the road, turn left onto Spring Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Spring Street
35
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 43.3 miles from Cambridge, MA, or about 1h 21m 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 80 miles or 2h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.3 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vineyard Haven, 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 86.7 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cambridge, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.3 mi from Cambridge, MA · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.3 miles from Cambridge, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Vineyard Haven, MA
The final approach into Vineyard Haven, 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 Vineyard Haven, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.80 one way
$27.60 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $15.01 | $30.02 |
| premium | $4.80 | $16.38 | $32.76 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.26 | $38.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26 | 0 | $9.10 | $4.16 |
| Efficient EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.14 | $5.55 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Vineyard Haven, MA
Morning in Vineyard Haven on Monday
Local time
10:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
26°F
Rocky Point, NY
43 mi in
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
6 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
2h 42m 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 Vineyard Haven, MA covers 86.7 miles and takes about 2h 42m 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 43.3 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 $13.80 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Cambridge, MA to Vineyard Haven, MA is easy. At 2h 42m 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 Vineyard Haven, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cambridge, MA to Vineyard Haven, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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