Origin
Stoughton, MA
Night in Stoughton on Wednesday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stoughton, MA to Cambridge, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stoughton, MA
Phil Evenden
Cambridge, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Stoughton, MA to Cambridge, MA covers 24.2 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Street, Pleasant Street, Turnpike Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.87 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
12.1 miles from Stoughton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 24.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Washington 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 Stoughton, MA to Cambridge, MA is easy. At 39m 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 Stoughton, MA to Cambridge, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | — | — |
| Pleasant Street | — | — |
| Turnpike Street | — | — |
| Lindelof Avenue | — | — |
| MA 24 North | — | — |
| Amvets Highway | — | — |
| I 93 North | — | — |
| John F | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Washington Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stoughton, MA and Cambridge, MA.
1
Start on Washington Street
253 ft
·
4 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
Washington Street
3
Keep slight left to continue on Pleasant Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Pleasant Street
4
Continue on Turnpike Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Turnpike Street
5
Continue on Lindelof Avenue
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Lindelof Avenue
6
Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
MA 24 North: Boston
7
Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Amvets Highway
8
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
9
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
15 min
10
Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 93 North: Concord NH
12
Take the exit slight right toward Sullivan Square, Somerville
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sullivan Square, Somerville
13
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Cambridge Street
14
Continue on Washington Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
15
Turn left onto Prospect Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Prospect Street
16
Turn right onto Concord Avenue
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Concord Avenue
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Concord Avenue
18
Turn right onto Beacon Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Beacon Street
19
Turn left onto Cooney Street
295 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cooney Street
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto Line Street
295 ft
·
19 sec
·
Line Street
21
Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
459 ft
·
20 sec
·
Leonard Avenue
22
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 12.1 miles from Stoughton, MA, or about 19m 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 24 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.1 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cambridge, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Stoughton, MA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Stoughton, MA
This is one driving day of about 24.2 miles and 39m.
At 24.2 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 12.1 mi from Stoughton, MA · 19m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.1 miles from Stoughton, 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
$3.87 one way
$7.75 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.60 | $9.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Night in Cambridge on Wednesday
Local time
10:45 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
39m 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 Stoughton, MA to Cambridge, MA covers 24.2 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Street, Pleasant Street, Turnpike Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 miles from Stoughton, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.87 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 Stoughton, MA to Cambridge, MA is easy. At 39m 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 Stoughton, MA to Cambridge, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Stoughton, MA to Cambridge, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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