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Trip from Raynham Center, MA to Cambridge, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

58m

Distance

37.9 mi

61 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Raynham Center, MA, MA

Raynham Center, MA

Mohan Nannapaneni

city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Cambridge, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Raynham Center, MA to Cambridge, MA covers 37.9 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 North Main Street, Pleasant Street, MA 24 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.07 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

19 miles from Raynham Center, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 37.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 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 Raynham Center, 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 Raynham Center, MA to Cambridge, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Main Street
Pleasant Street
MA 24 North
Amvets Highway
I 93 North
John F
Storrow Drive
MA 28 North

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Raynham Center, MA and Cambridge, MA.

1

Start on North Main Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
2

Continue on North Main Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
3

Continue on Pleasant Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pleasant Street
4

Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

0.4 mi · 52 sec · MA 24 North: Boston
5

Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

17 mi · 19 min · Amvets Highway
6

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
7

Merge slight left

12 mi · 15 min
8

Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

2.5 mi · 4 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
9

Take the exit slight right toward Storrow Drive

0.5 mi · 59 sec · Storrow Drive
10

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
11

Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway

213 ft · 9 sec · MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway
12

Continue on Charles River Dam Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Charles River Dam Road
13

Continue on Monsignor O'Brien Highway

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Monsignor O'Brien Highway
14

Turn left onto Cambridge Street

1.4 mi · 4 min · Cambridge Street
15

Turn right onto Line Street

0.2 mi · 52 sec · Line Street
16

Turn left onto Leonard Avenue

459 ft · 20 sec · Leonard Avenue
17

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 19 miles from Raynham Center, MA, or about 29m 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 37.9 miles or 58m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 19 miles or 29m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 49m

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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Raynham Center, MA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Raynham Center, MA

This is one driving day of about 37.9 miles and 58m.

At 37.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19 mi from Raynham Center, MA · 29m into the drive

city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Quincy, MA

19 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

Somerville, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Quincy, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19 miles from Raynham Center, 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

$6.07 one way

$12.13 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $6.61 $13.23
premium $4.82 $7.20 $14.39
diesel $5.61 $8.37 $16.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.4 0 $3.98 $1.82
Efficient EV 9.5 0 $3.32 $1.52
EV Truck/SUV 15.2 0 $5.31 $2.43

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Raynham Center, MA

Late night in Raynham Center on Thursday

Local time

12:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cambridge, MA

Late night in Cambridge on Thursday

Local time

12:00 AM

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

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 Raynham Center, MA to Cambridge, MA covers 37.9 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, Pleasant Street, MA 24 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19 miles from Raynham Center, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.07 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 Raynham Center, 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 Raynham Center, MA to Cambridge, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Raynham Center, MA to Cambridge, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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