Origin
Cambridge, MA
Night in Cambridge on Wednesday
Local time
11:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge, MA to West Chatham, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 6m
Distance
89.7 mi
144 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 58m
★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 2m
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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West Chatham, MA
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Cambridge, MA to West Chatham, MA covers 89.7 miles and takes about 2h 6m 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 $14.36 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
44.9 miles from Cambridge, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 6m drive with frequent turns across 89.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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 West Chatham, MA is easy. At 2h 6m 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 West Chatham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Street | — | — |
| Monsignor O'Brien Highway | — | — |
| Charles River Dam Road | — | — |
| I 93 South | — | — |
| John F | — | — |
| Southeast Expressway | — | — |
| MA 3 South | — | — |
| Pilgrims Highway | — | — |
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 West Chatham, 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
27 mi
·
36 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward MA 124: Harwich, Brewster
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
MA 124: Harwich, Brewster
15
Keep slight right to continue on MA 124 South: Harwich, Harwich Port
190 ft
·
6 sec
·
MA 124 South: Harwich, Harwich Port
16
Turn straight onto Pleasant Lake Avenue
364 ft
·
16 sec
·
Pleasant Lake Avenue
17
Turn left onto Queen Anne Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Queen Anne Road
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Queen Anne Road
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Queen Anne Road
19
Exit the roundabout onto Queen Anne Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Queen Anne Road
20
Continue on Old Queen Anne Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Old Queen Anne Road
21
Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Meetinghouse Road
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
24
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Barn Hill Road
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Barn Hill Road
26
Exit the roundabout onto Barn Hill Road
449 ft
·
20 sec
·
Barn Hill Road
27
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 44.9 miles from Cambridge, MA, or about 1h 3m 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 20 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.9 miles or 1h 3m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Chatham, 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 89.7 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Cambridge, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.9 mi from Cambridge, MA · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.9 miles from Cambridge, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Chatham, MA
The final approach into West Chatham, 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 West Chatham, 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
$14.36 one way
$28.71 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $15.66 | $31.31 |
| premium | $4.82 | $17.03 | $34.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.80 | $39.61 |
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: 31.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.42 | $4.31 |
| Efficient EV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.85 | $3.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.9 | 0 | $12.56 | $5.74 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
West Chatham, MA
Night in West Chatham on Wednesday
Local time
11:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
3 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 6m 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 West Chatham, MA covers 89.7 miles and takes about 2h 6m 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 44.9 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 $14.36 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 West Chatham, MA is easy. At 2h 6m 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 West Chatham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cambridge, MA to West Chatham, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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