Origin
Revere, MA
Evening in Revere on Friday
Local time
5:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Revere, MA to Cambridge, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7.5 mi
12 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Revere, MA
Renata Meneses
Cambridge, MA
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Trip Overview
This 7.5-mile drive from Revere, MA to Cambridge, MA is a quick trip, estimated to take just 15 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate via the Tobin Bridge and Cambridge Street, with a portion on the Northeast Expressway. Expect the fuel cost to be around $1, making it an economical journey. As both locations are within the Northeast region and the state of Massachusetts, you won't be crossing any major geographical boundaries. The profile suggests a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent directional changes.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 7.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, rather than a straightforward highway cruise. While 22% of the journey utilizes highway sections, the majority involves navigating city streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 1.7 miles on the Tobin Bridge, after which you'll be transitioning to more local roads. The character of the drive changes as you progress, moving from potentially faster-paced highway segments to a more intricate, local feel as you approach Cambridge. Expect to make several turns as you make your way through the area.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tobin Bridge is the longest continuous segment at about 1.7 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 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 7.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 15m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles (US 1 / Northeast Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 1 / Northeast Expressway
Merge onto US 1 / Northeast Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
4.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 93 North: Somerville, Charlestown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 93 North: Somerville, Charlestown
8
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MA 28 / Monsignor O'Brien Highway
Turn right onto MA 28 / Monsignor O'Brien Highway toward MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway, Somerville
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway, Somerville
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Cambridge Street
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Revere, MA and Cambridge, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Charlestown, Charlstown and Somerville.
Boston
1.1 mi in
|
~2m
Charlestown
4.4 mi in
|
~6m
Charlstown
4.9 mi in
|
~7m
|
via New Rutherford Avenue
Somerville
5.6 mi in
|
~8m
|
via MA 28
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tobin Bridge | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Cambridge Street | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Northeast Expressway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Revere Beach Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Charlestown Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Beach Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Austin Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Line Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tobin Bridge
— 1.7 mi, about 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Revere, MA and Cambridge, MA.
1
Start on Winthrop Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Winthrop Avenue
2
Turn right onto Beach Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Beach Street
3
Turn left onto MA 107
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Broadway
4
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
5
Merge onto MA 16
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Revere Beach Parkway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 1 South: Tobin Bridge, Boston
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto US 1
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 1
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tobin Bridge
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 North: Somerville, Charlestown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
At end of road, turn left onto MA 99
95 ft
·
7 sec
·
New Rutherford Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on New Rutherford Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
New Rutherford Avenue
Toward Austin Street, Charlstown
12
Turn left onto Austin Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Austin Street
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on Charlestown Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Charlestown Avenue
14
Turn right onto MA 28
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Monsignor O'Brien Highway
Toward MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway, Somerville
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Cambridge Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn right onto Line Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Line Street
17
Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
460 ft
·
19 sec
·
Leonard Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Leonard Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.20 one way
$2.40 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.31 | $2.62 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.42 | $2.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Evening in Cambridge on Friday
Local time
5:10 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m 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 Revere, MA to Cambridge, MA covers 7.5 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tobin Bridge, Cambridge Street, Northeast Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.7 miles from Revere, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.20 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 14 decision points packed into just 7.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 15m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles (US 1 / Northeast Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Revere, MA and Cambridge, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Charlestown, Charlstown and Somerville.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Boston National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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