Origin
Hingham, MA
Evening in Hingham on Thursday
Local time
7:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hingham, MA to Cambridge, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hingham, MA
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Cambridge, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hingham, MA to Cambridge, MA covers 18.4 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southeast Expressway, John F. Fitzgerald Expressway, Newport Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.3 miles on Southeast Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Hingham, MA to Cambridge, MA covers 18.4 miles and takes about 37m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southeast Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 3.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.4 miles in near MA 3A / William T. Morrissey Boulevard.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 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 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.4 miles (MA 3A / William T. Morrissey Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (MA 3A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
9.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
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MA 3A / William T. Morrissey Boulevard
Merge onto MA 3A / William T. Morrissey Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
9.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
MA 3A
Take the exit onto MA 3A toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
6
16 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 28 North: Leverett Circle, North Station
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 28 North: Leverett Circle, North Stat...
8
16.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway
6
16.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Cambridge Street
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hingham, MA and Cambridge, MA, road signs point toward Station and Somerville.
Station
16 mi in
|
~29m
Somerville
16.5 mi in
|
~30m
|
via MA 28
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Expressway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Newport Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Lincoln Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Bridge Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Washington Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Cambridge Street | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Hancock Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast Expressway
— 3.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hingham, MA and Cambridge, MA.
1
Start on South Street
50 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Street
2
Turn right onto Central Street
212 ft
·
6 sec
·
Central Street
3
Turn left onto North Street
239 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Street
4
Turn slight right onto Lincoln Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Street
5
Turn slight right
167 ft
·
5 sec
6
Continue on MA 3A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Street
7
Continue on MA 3A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
8
Continue on MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Fore River Bridge
9
Continue on MA 3A
464 ft
·
7 sec
·
Washington Street
10
Enter roundabout onto MA 3A
190 ft
·
3 sec
·
Washington Street
11
Continue on MA 3A
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on Hancock Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hancock Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto Adams Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Adams Street
14
Turn right onto Newport Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Newport Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Turn slight left onto MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hancock Street
16
Continue on MA 3A
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Neponset Avenue
17
Merge onto MA 3A
247 ft
·
6 sec
·
William T. Morrissey Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
MA 3A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
19
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit onto MA 3
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
MA 3
Exit 18
Toward Storrow Drive
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward MA 28 North: Leverett Circle, North Station
23
Keep slight left at fork
213 ft
·
9 sec
Toward MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on MA 28
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Charles River Dam Road
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on MA 28
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Monsignor O'Brien Highway
Toward MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway, Somerville
Use the straight lane.
26
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Cambridge Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
27
Turn right onto Line Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Line Street
28
Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
460 ft
·
19 sec
·
Leonard Avenue
29
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 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
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
Evening in Cambridge on Thursday
Local time
7:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
23 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
37m 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 Hingham, MA to Cambridge, MA covers 18.4 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southeast Expressway, John F. Fitzgerald Expressway, Newport Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.2 miles from Hingham, 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 16 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 37m.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.4 miles (MA 3A / William T. Morrissey Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (MA 3A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hingham, MA and Cambridge, MA, road signs point toward Station and Somerville.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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