Origin
Cheshire, MA
Morning in Cheshire on Monday
Local time
11:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cheshire, MA to Cambridge, MA
Drive Time
2h 46m
Distance
133.1 mi
214 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 35m
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6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 7m
8 PM
2h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cambridge, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Cheshire, MA to Cambridge, MA covers 133.1 miles and takes about 2h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Street, South State Road, Cheshire Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.19 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
66.6 miles from Cheshire, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 46m drive with frequent turns across 133.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 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 Cheshire, MA to Cambridge, MA is easy. At 2h 46m 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 Cheshire, MA to Cambridge, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South State Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cheshire Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Merrill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Junction Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Newell Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dorchester Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheshire, MA and Cambridge, MA.
1
Start on Church Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Church Street
2
Turn left onto South Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Street
3
Continue on South State Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South State Road
4
Continue on Cheshire Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Cheshire Road
5
Continue on Merrill Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Merrill Road
6
Turn left onto Junction Road
436 ft
·
12 sec
·
Junction Road
7
Continue on Junction Road
180 ft
·
5 sec
·
Junction Road
8
Turn straight onto East Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
9
Turn left onto Newell Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Newell Street
10
Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Dorchester Avenue
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Elm Street
12
Turn left onto Holmes Road
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Holmes Road
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Pittsfield Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Pittsfield Road
14
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Continue on Lee Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
16
Continue on Laurel Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Laurel Street
17
Continue on West Center Street
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Center Street
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Park Street
20
Continue on Housatonic Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Housatonic Street
21
Take the exit slight right toward the route
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
the route
22
Keep slight right to continue on the route
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
the route
23
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
120 mi
·
2 hr 19 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
24
Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
25
Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
26
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
180 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cambridge Street
27
Continue on River Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
28
Continue on Prospect Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Street
29
Turn left onto Hampshire Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hampshire Street
30
Continue on Cambridge Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Cambridge Street
31
Turn right onto Line Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Line Street
32
Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
459 ft
·
20 sec
·
Leonard Avenue
33
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 66.6 miles from Cheshire, MA, or about 1h 23m 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 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.6 miles or 1h 23m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cambridge, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cheshire, 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 Cheshire, MA
This is one driving day of about 133.1 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cheshire, 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 66.6 mi from Cheshire, MA · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 66.6 miles from Cheshire, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cambridge, MA
The final approach into Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, 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
$21.19 one way
$42.37 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $23.04 | $46.08 |
| premium | $4.80 | $25.15 | $50.30 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.57 | $59.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.98 | $6.39 |
| Efficient EV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.65 | $5.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.2 | 0 | $18.63 | $8.52 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Cambridge, MA
Morning in Cambridge on Monday
Local time
11:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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 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 46m 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 Cheshire, MA to Cambridge, MA covers 133.1 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Street, South State Road, Cheshire Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.6 miles from Cheshire, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.19 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 Cheshire, MA to Cambridge, MA is easy. At 2h 46m 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 Cheshire, MA to Cambridge, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cheshire, MA to Cambridge, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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