Origin
Groveland, MA
Evening in Groveland on Friday
Local time
6:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Groveland, MA to Cambridge, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
37.8 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Groveland, MA
Mathias Reding
Cambridge, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Groveland, MA to Cambridge, MA covers 37.8 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Elm Park, Bates Bridge, Lincoln Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 37.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 37.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Elm Park 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Groveland, MA to Cambridge, MA is easy. At 49m 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 Groveland, MA to Cambridge, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Park | — | — |
| Bates Bridge | — | — |
| Lincoln Avenue | — | — |
| Water Street | — | — |
| Merrimack Street | — | — |
| Washington Street | — | — |
| River Street | — | — |
| I 495 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Elm Park
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Groveland, MA and Cambridge, MA.
1
Start on Gardner Street
92 ft
·
3 sec
·
Gardner Street
2
Continue on Elm Park
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Elm Park
3
Continue on Bates Bridge
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Bates Bridge
4
Turn slight left onto Lincoln Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
5
Continue on Water Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
6
Continue on Water Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Water Street
7
Continue on Merrimack Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Merrimack Street
8
Continue on Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Washington Street
9
Continue on Washington Street
220 ft
·
6 sec
·
Washington Street
10
Continue on River Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
River Street
11
Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Lawrence
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 495 South: Lawrence
12
Merge slight left
9.7 mi
·
11 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South: Boston
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 93 South: Boston
14
Merge slight left
19 mi
·
22 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward MA 38: Medford, Somerville
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
MA 38: Medford, Somerville
16
Turn left onto Mystic Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mystic Avenue
17
Turn slight right onto Fellsway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Fellsway
18
Continue on McGrath Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
McGrath Highway
19
Continue on McGrath Highway
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
McGrath Highway
20
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Washington Street
21
Turn left onto Prospect Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Prospect Street
22
Turn right onto Concord Avenue
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Concord Avenue
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Concord Avenue
24
Turn right onto Beacon Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Beacon Street
25
Turn left onto Cooney Street
295 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cooney Street
26
At the end of the road, turn right onto Line Street
295 ft
·
19 sec
·
Line Street
27
Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
459 ft
·
20 sec
·
Leonard Avenue
28
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.9 mi from Groveland, MA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Groveland, 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
$6.05 one way
$12.10 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.60 | $13.19 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.35 | $16.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Friday
Local time
6:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Winchester, MA
19 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m 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 Groveland, MA to Cambridge, MA covers 37.8 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Elm Park, Bates Bridge, Lincoln Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.9 miles from Groveland, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.05 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 Groveland, MA to Cambridge, MA is easy. At 49m 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 Groveland, MA to Cambridge, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Groveland, MA to Cambridge, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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