Origin
New Braintree, MA
Evening in New Braintree on Wednesday
Local time
5:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Braintree, MA to Cambridge, MA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
75.7 mi
122 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Braintree, MA to Cambridge, MA covers 75.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hardwick Road, Barre Cut Off Road, Barre Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
37.8 miles from New Braintree, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 28m drive with frequent turns across 75.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hardwick Road 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from New Braintree, MA to Cambridge, MA is easy. At 1h 28m 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 New Braintree, MA to Cambridge, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hardwick Road | — | — |
| Barre Cut Off Road | — | — |
| Barre Road | — | — |
| Old Turnpike Road | — | — |
| Worcester Road | — | — |
| Barre Paxton Road | — | — |
| Pleasant Street | — | — |
| Chandler Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hardwick Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Braintree, MA and Cambridge, MA.
1
Start on Oakham Road
151 ft
·
8 sec
·
Oakham Road
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hardwick Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Hardwick Road
3
Turn right onto Barre Cut Off Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Barre Cut Off Road
4
Turn straight onto Barre Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Barre Road
5
Turn right onto Old Turnpike Road
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto Worcester Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Worcester Road
7
Continue on Barre Paxton Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Barre Paxton Road
8
Continue on Barre Paxton Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Barre Paxton Road
9
Continue on Pleasant Street
6.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Pleasant Street
10
Turn right onto Chandler Street
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Chandler Street
11
Turn left onto Murray Avenue
302 ft
·
10 sec
·
Murray Avenue
12
Turn right onto Austin Street
233 ft
·
7 sec
·
Austin Street
13
Continue on Myrtle Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Myrtle Street
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto McGrath Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
McGrath Boulevard
15
Continue on Foster Street
102 ft
·
3 sec
·
Foster Street
16
Turn slight right onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Franklin Street
17
Turn right onto Harding Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Harding Street
18
Turn left onto Winter Street
328 ft
·
9 sec
·
Winter Street
19
Continue on Grafton Street
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Grafton Street
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
Grafton Street
21
Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Grafton Street
22
Continue on Grafton Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Grafton Road
23
Take the exit right
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
24
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
25
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
34 mi
·
40 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
26
Take the exit slight left toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
27
Keep slight right to continue on Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
28
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
180 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cambridge Street
29
Continue on River Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
30
Continue on Prospect Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Street
31
Turn left onto Hampshire Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hampshire Street
32
Continue on Cambridge Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Cambridge Street
33
Turn right onto Line Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Line Street
34
Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
459 ft
·
20 sec
·
Leonard Avenue
35
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 37.8 miles from New Braintree, MA, or about 44m into the drive.
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 17 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.8 miles or 44m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cambridge, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving New Braintree, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Braintree, MA
This is one driving day of about 75.7 miles and 1h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from New Braintree, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.8 mi from New Braintree, MA · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.8 miles from New Braintree, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cambridge, MA
The final approach into Cambridge, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.11 one way
$24.23 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $13.21 | $26.42 |
| premium | $4.82 | $14.37 | $28.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.71 | $33.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.95 | $3.63 |
| Efficient EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.62 | $3.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.60 | $4.84 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 Wednesday
Local time
5:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Worcester, MA
38 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
2 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
1h 28m 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 New Braintree, MA to Cambridge, MA covers 75.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hardwick Road, Barre Cut Off Road, Barre Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.8 miles from New Braintree, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.11 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 New Braintree, MA to Cambridge, MA is easy. At 1h 28m 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 New Braintree, MA to Cambridge, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Braintree, MA to Cambridge, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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