Origin
Medway, MA
Afternoon in Medway on Thursday
Local time
4:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medway, MA to Cambridge, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
54m
Distance
26.7 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medway, MA
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Cambridge, MA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Medway to Cambridge covers 41.6 miles, a journey that typically takes about 53 minutes under normal conditions. Because this is a compact trip within the Northeast, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will navigate entirely via local roads like Village Street, Norfolk Road, and Main Street, as this route contains no highway driving. With a estimated fuel cost of just $7, it is an economical way to move between these two Massachusetts points. This drive offers a straightforward connection that avoids major interstates, making it a practical choice if you prefer local scenery over high-speed travel.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 26.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind. Since 0% of the trip is spent on highways, you will stay on surface roads for the duration of the 41.6-mile trek. The personality of this route is defined by constant navigation through local infrastructure rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. You should be prepared for frequent speed changes and turns as you transition from Medway toward Cambridge. It is a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention throughout the 53-minute duration.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Centre Street is the longest continuous segment at about 6.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near MA 115 / Norfolk Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 20 decision points packed into just 26.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (MA 115 / Norfolk Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (Dover Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (Chapel Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MA 115 / Norfolk Road
Turn left onto MA 115 / Norfolk Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Dover Road
Turn left onto Dover Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
15 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Chapel Street
Turn left onto Chapel Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
24.2 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
8
24.6 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Medway, MA and Cambridge, MA, road signs point toward Allston-Brighton, Fenway Park and Somerville.
Allston-Brighton
24.2 mi in
|
~46m
Fenway Park
24.2 mi in
|
~46m
Somerville
24.6 mi in
|
~47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Centre Street | 6.6 mi | 15m |
| Village Street | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Highland Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Central Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Dover Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Centre Street
— 6.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medway, MA and Cambridge, MA.
1
Start on Barber Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Barber Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Village Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Village Street
3
Turn right
121 ft
·
12 sec
4
Turn left onto MA 115
413 ft
·
7 sec
·
Norfolk Road
5
Continue on MA 115
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Village Street
6
Turn right onto MA 109
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn left onto Dover Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Dover Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on West Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
9
Turn straight onto Harding Street
285 ft
·
5 sec
·
Harding Street
10
Continue on Harding Street
152 ft
·
3 sec
·
Harding Street
11
Turn left onto North Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Street
12
Continue on Centre Street
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Centre Street
13
Keep slight left at fork onto Centre Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Centre Street
14
Continue on Central Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Avenue
15
Turn right onto Noyes Street
298 ft
·
17 sec
·
Noyes Street
16
Turn right onto MA 135
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Great Plain Avenue
17
Turn left onto Chapel Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Chapel Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Highland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on Needham Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Needham Street
20
Turn left onto Winchester Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Winchester Street
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on Centre Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Centre Street
22
Continue on Centre Street
62 ft
·
3 sec
·
Centre Street
23
Continue on Centre Street
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Centre Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Continue on Washington Street
286 ft
·
6 sec
·
Washington Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto Washington Street
302 ft
·
6 sec
·
Washington Street
26
Continue on Saint James Street
181 ft
·
3 sec
·
Saint James Street
27
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 90 East: Boston
28
Merge onto I 90
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
29
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 131
Toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
Use the slight left lane.
30
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
31
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
180 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cambridge Street
32
Continue on River Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
33
Continue on Prospect Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Street
34
Turn left onto Hampshire Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hampshire Street
Use the left lane.
35
Continue on Cambridge Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Cambridge Street
Use the straight lane.
36
Turn right onto Line Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Line Street
37
Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
460 ft
·
19 sec
·
Leonard Avenue
38
Arrive at destination
Leonard Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.27 one way
$8.55 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
Massachusetts Turnpike
(2.5 mi)
$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Afternoon in Cambridge on Thursday
Local time
4:25 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
8 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
54m 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 Medway, MA to Cambridge, MA covers 26.7 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Centre Street, Village Street, Massachusetts Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.3 miles from Medway, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.27 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 20 decision points packed into just 26.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (MA 115 / Norfolk Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (Dover Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (Chapel Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Medway, MA and Cambridge, MA, road signs point toward Allston-Brighton, Fenway Park and Somerville.
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