Origin
Lakeville, MA
Afternoon in Lakeville on Saturday
Local time
1:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeville, MA to Cambridge, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
45.1 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakeville, MA
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Cambridge, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lakeville, MA to Cambridge, MA covers 45.1 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Precinct Street, Bedford Street, Middleborough Rotary for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 45.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m 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 58m drive with frequent turns across 45.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Precinct Street 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 Lakeville, MA to Cambridge, MA is easy. At 58m 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 Lakeville, MA to Cambridge, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Precinct Street | — | — |
| Bedford Street | — | — |
| Middleborough Rotary | — | — |
| Harding Street | — | — |
| I 495 North | — | — |
| MA 24 North | — | — |
| Amvets Highway | — | — |
| I 93 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Precinct Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville, MA and Cambridge, MA.
1
Start on Precinct Street
82 ft
·
4 sec
·
Precinct Street
2
Turn left
69 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right
69 ft
·
6 sec
4
Turn right
43 ft
·
4 sec
5
Turn right onto Precinct Street
308 ft
·
13 sec
·
Precinct Street
6
Turn left onto Bedford Street
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Bedford Street
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Middleborough Rotary
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Middleborough Rotary
8
Exit the rotary onto Harding Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Harding Street
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston
10
Merge slight left
3.6 mi
·
4 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 24 North: Boston
12
Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Amvets Highway
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
14
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
15 min
15
Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
16
Take the exit slight right toward Storrow Drive
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Storrow Drive
17
Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 North: Leverett Circle, North Station
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
MA 28 North: Leverett Circle, North Station
18
Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway
213 ft
·
9 sec
·
MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway
19
Continue on Charles River Dam Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Charles River Dam Road
20
Continue on Monsignor O'Brien Highway
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Monsignor O'Brien Highway
21
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Cambridge Street
22
Turn right onto Line Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Line Street
23
Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
459 ft
·
20 sec
·
Leonard Avenue
24
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.6 mi from Lakeville, MA · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Lakeville, 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
$7.22 one way
$14.44 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.56 | $17.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Afternoon in Cambridge on Saturday
Local time
1:07 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
13 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
58m 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 Lakeville, MA to Cambridge, MA covers 45.1 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Precinct Street, Bedford Street, Middleborough Rotary. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.6 miles from Lakeville, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.22 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 Lakeville, MA to Cambridge, MA is easy. At 58m 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 Lakeville, MA to Cambridge, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lakeville, 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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