Origin
West Chatham, MA
Evening in West Chatham on Wednesday
Local time
7:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Chatham, MA to Cambridge, MA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
90.1 mi
145 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Chatham, MA
David Kanigan
Cambridge, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Chatham, MA to Cambridge, MA covers 90.1 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Meeting House Road, Meetinghouse Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.42 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
45.1 miles from West Chatham, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 57m drive with frequent turns across 90.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
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 West Chatham, MA to Cambridge, MA is easy. At 1h 57m 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 West Chatham, MA to Cambridge, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Meeting House Road | — | — |
| Meetinghouse Road | — | — |
| Old Queen Anne Road | — | — |
| Queen Anne Road | — | — |
| Pleasant Lake Avenue | — | — |
| US 6 West | — | — |
| Mid Cape Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chatham, MA and Cambridge, MA.
1
Start on Barn Hill Road
443 ft
·
20 sec
·
Barn Hill Road
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
3
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
5
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn right onto Meeting House Road
253 ft
·
8 sec
·
Meeting House Road
7
Continue on Meetinghouse Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Meetinghouse Road
8
Turn left onto Old Queen Anne Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Old Queen Anne Road
9
Continue on Queen Anne Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Queen Anne Road
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Queen Anne Road
115 ft
·
3 sec
·
Queen Anne Road
11
Exit the roundabout onto Queen Anne Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Queen Anne Road
12
Turn right onto Pleasant Lake Avenue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Pleasant Lake Avenue
13
Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston
14
Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
27 mi
·
36 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
15
Continue on Sagamore Bridge
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sagamore Bridge
16
Continue on Pilgrim Highway
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pilgrim Highway
17
Continue on Pilgrims Highway
42 mi
·
53 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
18
Continue on I 93 North: Boston
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
I 93 North: Boston
19
Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
20
Take the exit slight right toward Storrow Drive
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Storrow Drive
21
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
22
Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway
213 ft
·
9 sec
·
MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway
23
Continue on Charles River Dam Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Charles River Dam Road
24
Continue on Monsignor O'Brien Highway
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Monsignor O'Brien Highway
25
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Cambridge Street
26
Turn right onto Line Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Line Street
27
Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
459 ft
·
20 sec
·
Leonard Avenue
28
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 45.1 miles from West Chatham, MA, or about 58m 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 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.1 miles or 58m 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 36m
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 West Chatham, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Chatham, MA
This is one driving day of about 90.1 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from West Chatham, 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 45.1 mi from West Chatham, MA · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.1 miles from West Chatham, 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
$14.42 one way
$28.84 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $15.72 | $31.45 |
| premium | $4.82 | $17.11 | $34.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.89 | $39.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27 | 0 | $9.46 | $4.32 |
| Efficient EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.88 | $3.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36 | 0 | $12.61 | $5.77 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
7:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 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
1h 57m 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 West Chatham, MA to Cambridge, MA covers 90.1 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Meeting House Road, Meetinghouse Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.1 miles from West Chatham, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.42 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 West Chatham, MA to Cambridge, MA is easy. At 1h 57m 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 West Chatham, MA to Cambridge, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Chatham, MA to Cambridge, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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