Origin
Edgartown, MA
Morning in Edgartown on Monday
Local time
10:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgartown, MA to Cambridge, MA
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
97.6 mi
157 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 25m
★
6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgartown, MA
Phil Evenden
Cambridge, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Edgartown, MA to Cambridge, MA covers 97.6 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Davis Lane, Peases Point Way South, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.54 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
48.8 miles from Edgartown, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 35m drive with frequent turns across 97.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Davis Lane 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 Edgartown, MA to Cambridge, MA is easy. At 2h 35m 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 Edgartown, MA to Cambridge, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Davis Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Peases Point Way South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Edgartown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Beach Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Water Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Davis Lane
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgartown, MA and Cambridge, MA.
1
Start on South Water Street
230 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Water Street
2
Turn right onto Davis Lane
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Davis Lane
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Peases Point Way South
351 ft
·
17 sec
·
Peases Point Way South
4
Turn sharp left onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road
75 ft
·
2 sec
·
Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road
7
Exit the roundabout onto Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road
8
Continue on Edgartown Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Edgartown Road
9
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
State Road
10
Continue on Beach Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Beach Street
11
Turn left onto Water Street
387 ft
·
12 sec
·
Water Street
12
Turn right
371 ft
·
27 sec
13
Continue on Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
7.9 mi
·
45 min
·
Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
14
Continue straight
203 ft
·
19 sec
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
417 ft
·
20 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
16
Merge slight left onto Woods Hole Road
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Woods Hole Road
17
Continue on Locust Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Locust Street
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
North Main Street
19
Continue on Palmer Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Palmer Avenue
20
Continue on West Falmouth Highway
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
West Falmouth Highway
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Hero's Circle
22
Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
General MacArthur Boulevard
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary
171 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bourne Rotary
24
Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Sandwich Road Connector
25
Turn right onto Adams Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Adams Street
26
Turn right onto Cranberry Highway
240 ft
·
5 sec
·
Cranberry Highway
27
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
28
Merge slight left onto Sagamore Bridge
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Sagamore Bridge
29
Continue on Pilgrim Highway
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pilgrim Highway
30
Continue on Pilgrims Highway
42 mi
·
53 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
31
Continue on I 93 North: Boston
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
I 93 North: Boston
32
Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
33
Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 93 North: Concord NH
34
Take the exit slight right toward Sullivan Square, Somerville
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sullivan Square, Somerville
35
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Cambridge Street
36
Continue on Washington Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
37
Turn left onto Prospect Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Prospect Street
38
Turn right onto Concord Avenue
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Concord Avenue
39
At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Concord Avenue
40
Turn right onto Beacon Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Beacon Street
41
Turn left onto Cooney Street
295 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cooney Street
42
At the end of the road, turn right onto Line Street
295 ft
·
19 sec
·
Line Street
43
Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
459 ft
·
20 sec
·
Leonard Avenue
44
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 48.8 miles from Edgartown, MA, or about 1h 17m 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 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.8 miles or 1h 17m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cambridge, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Edgartown, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Edgartown, MA
This is one driving day of about 97.6 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Edgartown, 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 48.8 mi from Edgartown, MA · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 48.8 miles from Edgartown, 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
$15.54 one way
$31.07 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $16.90 | $33.79 |
| premium | $4.80 | $18.44 | $36.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.68 | $43.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.25 | $4.68 |
| Efficient EV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.54 | $3.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39 | 0 | $13.66 | $6.25 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Cambridge, MA
Morning in Cambridge on Monday
Local time
10:20 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
20 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 35m 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 Edgartown, MA to Cambridge, MA covers 97.6 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Davis Lane, Peases Point Way South, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.8 miles from Edgartown, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.54 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 Edgartown, MA to Cambridge, MA is easy. At 2h 35m 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 Edgartown, MA to Cambridge, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Edgartown, MA to Cambridge, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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