Origin
Cochituate, MA
Morning in Cochituate on Saturday
Local time
6:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cochituate, MA to Cambridge, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cochituate, MA
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Cambridge, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Cochituate to Cambridge, you can expect a straightforward 18.4-mile trip that typically takes about 30 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, as it is short enough to complete without needing overnight accommodations. You will primarily navigate via the Massachusetts Turnpike, Commonwealth Road, and River Street, moving efficiently across the Northeast region. Budgeting about $3 for fuel should be sufficient for this short distance. Whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure, this drive offers a practical connection between these two Massachusetts locations without the need for any planned stops along the way.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 74% of your journey will be spent on major roads. The drive hits its stride early with a 13.6-mile stretch on the Massachusetts Turnpike, providing the longest uninterrupted segment of your travel. After transitioning off the turnpike, you will navigate through local sections on Commonwealth Road and River Street to reach your final destination. While the highway portion is designed for speed and efficiency, the final miles require a shift toward more urban, local driving patterns. You will find that the road transitions from a fast-paced interstate environment into the local street networks of Cambridge, keeping the drive feeling active and purposeful from start to finish.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 13.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Commonwealth Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 18.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (MA 27 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MA 27 / Main Street
Turn left onto MA 27 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 East: Boston
8
15.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 131
Toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
8
16.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cochituate, MA and Cambridge, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Boston, Allston-Brighton, Fenway Park and Somerville.
Springfield
1.6 mi in
|
~3m
Boston
1.6 mi in
|
~3m
Allston-Brighton
15.9 mi in
|
~22m
Fenway Park
15.9 mi in
|
~22m
Somerville
16.4 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 13.6 mi | 17m |
| Commonwealth Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Prospect Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Line Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cochituate Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cambridge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 13.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cochituate, MA and Cambridge, MA.
1
Start on this road
44 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
88 ft
·
12 sec
3
Turn left onto MA 27
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto MA 30
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Commonwealth Road
5
Continue on MA 30
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Cochituate Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 90 East: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 90
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 131
Toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
Use the slight left lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
180 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cambridge Street
12
Continue on River Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Continue on Prospect Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Street
14
Turn left onto Hampshire Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hampshire Street
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on Cambridge Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Cambridge Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto Line Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Line Street
17
Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
460 ft
·
19 sec
·
Leonard Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Leonard Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.94 one way
$5.89 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.49 | $6.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.82
Massachusetts Turnpike
(13.6 mi)
$0.82
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Cambridge, MA
Morning in Cambridge on Saturday
Local time
6:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 3 to 9 mph
22% chance
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
38 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
30m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cochituate, MA to Cambridge, MA covers 18.4 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Commonwealth Road, River Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.2 miles from Cochituate, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.94 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 12 decision points packed into just 18.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (MA 27 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Cochituate, MA and Cambridge, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Boston, Allston-Brighton, Fenway Park and Somerville.
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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