Road Trips from Cambridge, MA
Cambridge is your launchpad for a variety of short to medium road trips, perfect for a weekend escape. You've got options ranging from quick, under-two-hour drives to coastal towns and inland spots with gently rolling terrain. Many of these routes offer easy access to national parks, making them ideal if you want to combine driving with exploring natural areas. Think of it as a good base for day trips or adding a second stop to a longer journey.
Total Routes
15
Shortest
0.4h
With Parks Nearby
12
Under 2 hours
12 total in this range
Full-day getaway
Ashfield, MA
2h 39m119 mi one way
At 2.7 hours, Ashfield is one of the longest day trip options. This mostly highway route takes you into a gently rolling inland landscape. It stands out with access to the New England National Scenic Trail, offering a more rugged natural experience than the flatter coastal drives.
Brewster, MA
2h 2m86.1 mi one way
Otis, MA
2h 32m114.9 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Ashfield, MA
2h 39m119 mi one way
Brewster, MA
2h 2m86.1 mi one way
Holliston, MA
45m25.6 mi one way
Dracut, MA
45m27.5 mi one way
Brewster, MA
2h 2m86.1 mi one way
Holliston, MA
45m25.6 mi one way
Wenham, MA
41m25.5 mi one way
Wellesley, MA
27m13 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers mild weather for exploring parks like Boston National Historical Park, accessible on many of these flat terrain routes.
Summer
Summer is ideal for the coastal drives to places like East Sandwich, with warm weather suited for the mostly flat terrain.
Fall
The gently rolling terrain of inland routes to places like Hardwick or Sunderland becomes vibrant with autumn colors, perfect for a scenic drive.
Winter
Winter drives are best kept shorter, making the 1.5-hour trip to East Sandwich or the 1.4-hour trip to Fairhaven practical options on mostly flat terrain.
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