Origin
Petersham, MA
Evening in Petersham on Wednesday
Local time
5:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Petersham, MA to Cambridge, MA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
64.4 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cambridge, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Petersham, MA to Cambridge, MA covers 64.4 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, Popple Camp Road, Petersham Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.31 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
32.2 miles from Petersham, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 64.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Petersham, MA to Cambridge, MA is easy. At 1h 23m 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 Petersham, MA to Cambridge, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Popple Camp Road | — | — |
| Petersham Road | — | — |
| Queen Lake Road | — | — |
| Dudley Road | — | — |
| Patriots Road | — | — |
| Concord Turnpike | — | — |
| Captain Isaac Davis Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Petersham, MA and Cambridge, MA.
1
Start on Common Street
184 ft
·
16 sec
·
Common Street
2
Turn sharp left onto South Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto Popple Camp Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Popple Camp Road
4
Continue on Petersham Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Petersham Road
5
Continue on Queen Lake Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Queen Lake Road
6
Continue on Dudley Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Dudley Road
7
Turn right onto Patriots Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Patriots Road
8
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
24 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Concord Turnpike
11
Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
12
Continue on Union Turnpike
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Turnpike
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary
328 ft
·
4 sec
·
Concord Rotary
14
Exit the rotary onto Elm Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Elm Street
15
Continue on Concord Turnpike
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Concord Turnpike
16
Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
17
Continue on Concord Highway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Concord Highway
18
Continue on Concord Turnpike
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Concord Turnpike
19
Take the exit slight left toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
472 ft
·
14 sec
·
MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
20
Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Alewife Brook Parkway
21
Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Massachusetts Avenue
22
Turn left onto Somerville Avenue
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Somerville Avenue
23
Turn right onto Beacon Street
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Beacon Street
24
Turn right onto Cooney Street
295 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cooney Street
25
At the end of the road, turn right onto Line Street
295 ft
·
19 sec
·
Line Street
26
Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
459 ft
·
20 sec
·
Leonard Avenue
27
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 32.2 miles from Petersham, MA, or about 41m 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 14 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.2 miles or 41m 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 11m
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 Petersham, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Petersham, MA
This is one driving day of about 64.4 miles and 1h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Petersham, 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 32.2 mi from Petersham, MA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.2 miles from Petersham, 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
$10.31 one way
$20.61 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| premium | $4.82 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.22 | $28.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.02 | $4.12 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
5:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
1 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 23m 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 Petersham, MA to Cambridge, MA covers 64.4 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Popple Camp Road, Petersham Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.2 miles from Petersham, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.31 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 Petersham, MA to Cambridge, MA is easy. At 1h 23m 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 Petersham, MA to Cambridge, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Petersham, MA to Cambridge, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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