Huntington, MA to Cambridge, MA is 106.2 miles and takes about 2h 18m via Massachusetts Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region and MA state, making it a straightforward trip. Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of your journey. With a duration under 2.5 hours and a low fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick, efficient transit between these two points, perfect for a same-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.1 miles from Huntington, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 106.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 85% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 89.8 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike, suggesting a predominantly high-speed experience. The profile indicates a consistent focus on efficient travel rather than winding, scenic byways. While the main roads are listed as Massachusetts Turnpike, Main Road, and Montgomery Road, the significant highway share suggests the latter two may serve as more localized connectors to the primary turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 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 89.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Main 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 MA 112 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 106.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MA 112 / East Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 13.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.8 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|MA 112 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 112 / East Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
13.5 mi into trip|~24m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
13.8 mi into trip|~25m in|I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
103.6 mi into trip|~2h 10m 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
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104.1 mi into trip|~2h 11m 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
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
89.8 mi
1h 45m
Main Road
5.2 mi
9m
Montgomery Road
4.3 mi
7m
Montgomery Street
1.4 mi
2m
Worthington Road
1 mi
1m
River Street
0.8 mi
2m
Prospect Street
0.6 mi
1m
Notre Dame Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 89.8 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, MA and Cambridge, MA.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
378 ft·24 sec·Pleasant Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto MA 112
0.2 mi·18 sec·East Main Street
3
Continue on MA 112
1.0 mi·1 min·Worthington Road
4
Turn right onto Montgomery Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Montgomery Road
5
Continue on Main Road
5.2 mi·9 min·Main Road
6
Continue on Montgomery Road
3.5 mi·6 min·Montgomery Road
7
Continue on Montgomery Street
1.4 mi·2 min·Montgomery Street
8
Turn left onto Notre Dame Street
0.5 mi·59 sec·Notre Dame Street
9
Turn left onto US 202; MA 10
0.5 mi·1 min·North Elm Street
10
Turn right
0.1 mi·22 sec
11
Turn left onto Friendlys Way
355 ft·12 sec·Friendlys Way
12
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·19 sec·this road
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·35 sec
14
Merge onto I 90
90 mi·1 hr 45 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 131Toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway ParkUse the slight left lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway ParkUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
180 ft·6 sec·Cambridge Street
18
Continue on River Street
0.8 mi·2 min·River Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Continue on Prospect Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Prospect Street
20
Turn left onto Hampshire Street
0.1 mi·33 sec·Hampshire Street
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on Cambridge Street
0.1 mi·30 sec·Cambridge Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto Line Street
0.2 mi·51 sec·Line Street
23
Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
460 ft·19 sec·Leonard Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
Leonard Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short drive time of 2h 18m, you have flexibility in when you depart. Leaving in the morning will allow you ample time to reach Cambridge and still have most of your day ahead. The longest stretch on the Massachusetts Turnpike is nearly 90 miles, so plan for a fuel stop before you begin if your tank is low, as convenient exits might be spaced out. With only 106.2 miles total, this trip is easily manageable in one day, and you likely won't need extensive rest stops beyond perhaps a quick break.
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 53.1 miles from Huntington, MA, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.8 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 23 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.1 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cambridge, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Huntington, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Huntington, MA
This is one driving day of about 106.2 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Huntington, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 89.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.1 mi from Huntington, MA
· 1h 11m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Boston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 106.2
Park Closure: Dorchester Heights Temporary Public Access Restrictions
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 95.2
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 25.6
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
$15
near mile 106.2
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 106.2
Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 106.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.00 one way
$33.99 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$18.53
$37.07
premium
$4.82
$20.17
$40.33
diesel
$5.61
$23.45
$46.90
Estimated Tolls: $5.39
Massachusetts Turnpike
(89.8 mi)$5.39
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
$17
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
1 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
ChargePoint Charging Station
Westfield, Massachusetts
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.9
0
$11.15
$5.10
Efficient EV
26.6
0
$9.29
$4.25
EV Truck/SUV
42.5
0
$14.87
$6.80
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Huntington, MA
Night
in Huntington on Friday
Local time
10:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cambridge, MA
Night
in Cambridge on Friday
Local time
10:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Wales, MA
53 mi in
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
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
2h 18m 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 Huntington, MA to Cambridge, MA covers 106.2 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Main Road, Montgomery Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.1 miles from Huntington, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.00 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 106.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MA 112 / East Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 13.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.8 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Huntington, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
