Origin
Cordaville, MA
Evening in Cordaville on Wednesday
Local time
5:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cordaville, MA to Cambridge, MA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
41m
Distance
26.1 mi
42 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cordaville, MA
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Cambridge, MA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 26.1-mile drive from Cordaville to Cambridge, Massachusetts, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 41 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via the Massachusetts Turnpike, Woodland Road, and River Street, with a substantial 76% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this short trip is around $4, making it an economical option. This route is a convenient option for those looking to travel within the Northeast region of Massachusetts without requiring an overnight stay. Its focus on highway travel suggests a direct and efficient journey.
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
13.1 miles from Cordaville, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, with about 76% of your travel time spent on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.1 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. While the majority of the drive utilizes major roadways, you will transition onto local roads like Woodland Road and River Street as you approach your destination. This shift from highway speeds to more localized streets will mark the progression of your journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 19.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Woodland Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Southville Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 26.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Southville Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (MA 85 / River Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Southville Road
At end of road, turn left onto Southville Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MA 85 / River Street
Turn left onto MA 85 / River Street
Navigation decision point
8
4.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpik...
8
23.6 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
24.1 mi into trip
|
~34m 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 Cordaville, MA and Cambridge, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East, Allston-Brighton, Fenway Park and Somerville.
Springfield
3.8 mi in
|
~8m
Boston
3.8 mi in
|
~8m
Massachusetts Turnpike East
4.2 mi in
|
~9m
Allston-Brighton
23.6 mi in
|
~33m
Fenway Park
23.6 mi in
|
~33m
Somerville
24.1 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 19.1 mi | 23m |
| Woodland Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| River Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Worcester Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Turnpike Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Prospect Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Line Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cordaville Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 19.1 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cordaville, MA and Cambridge, MA.
1
Start on Hammond Street
173 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hammond Street
2
Continue on Cordaville Road
407 ft
·
18 sec
·
Cordaville Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Southville Road
259 ft
·
13 sec
·
Southville Road
4
Turn left onto MA 85
501 ft
·
10 sec
·
River Street
5
Continue on MA 85
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Cordaville Road
6
Turn right onto Woodland Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodland Road
7
Continue on Woodland Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodland Road
8
Turn right onto MA 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Turnpike Road
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on MA 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Worcester Road
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 90
19 mi
·
23 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 131
Toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
Use the slight left lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
180 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cambridge Street
16
Continue on River Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Continue on Prospect Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Street
18
Turn left onto Hampshire Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hampshire Street
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on Cambridge Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Cambridge Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto Line Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Line Street
21
Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
460 ft
·
19 sec
·
Leonard Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Leonard Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the short 41-minute duration and 26.1-mile distance, this trip offers plenty of flexibility. You can easily depart at any time of day, though avoiding peak rush hour in the Boston metropolitan area is always a good idea. With only a $4 fuel cost, you likely won't need to worry about finding a gas station mid-trip. Since there are no designated stops, consider a brief pause for a stretch or refreshment if needed, perhaps before you merge onto the Massachusetts Turnpike for the longest segment. Keep an eye out for the transition from highway to local roads as you near Cambridge.
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 13.1 miles from Cordaville, MA, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.1 miles.
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 26 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.1 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cambridge, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Cordaville, MA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cordaville, MA
This is one driving day of about 26.1 miles and 41m.
At 26.1 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 19.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.1 mi from Cordaville, MA · 20m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.1 miles from Cordaville, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cambridge, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cambridge, 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
$4.18 one way
$8.35 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.56 | $9.11 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.96 | $9.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.76 | $11.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.20
Massachusetts Turnpike
(19.1 mi)
$1.15
Turnpike Road
(0.8 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Evening in Cambridge on Wednesday
Local time
5:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
41m 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 Cordaville, MA to Cambridge, MA covers 26.1 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Woodland 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 13.1 miles from Cordaville, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.18 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 13 decision points packed into just 26.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Southville Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (MA 85 / River Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cordaville, MA and Cambridge, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East, Allston-Brighton, Fenway Park and Somerville.
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