Origin
Buzzards Bay, MA
Late night in Buzzards Bay on Sunday
Local time
3:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Buzzards Bay, MA to Cambridge, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
61.4 mi
99 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buzzards Bay, MA
Derek Keats
Cambridge, MA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Buzzards Bay to Cambridge covers a 61.4-mile stretch within the Northeast, typically taking about 1 hour and 18 minutes. Since this trip is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $10 for fuel to complete the journey. The route relies on local roads like Cranberry Highway and Maple Springs Road rather than major interstates. Because this is a straightforward drive, you have the flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal schedule rather than fighting heavy long-haul traffic.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 18.7 mi | 21m |
| Amvets Highway | 17.5 mi | 20m |
| I 93 | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| Cranberry Highway | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| MA 25 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Cambridge Street | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| MA 3 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 18.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buzzards Bay, MA and Cambridge, MA.
1
Start on US 6; MA 28
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
West End Rotary
2
Continue on US 6; MA 28
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Cranberry Highway
Toward US 6 West, MA 28 North: Providence, RI, Boston
3
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 28
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Cranberry Highway
Toward MA 28 North, MA 25 West: Boston, Providence
4
Keep slight right at fork onto Maple Springs Road
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Maple Springs Road
Toward MA 25 West: Providence, Boston
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward MA 25 West
6
Merge onto MA 25
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
MA 25
7
Continue on I 495
19 mi
·
21 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19A
Toward MA 24 North: Boston
9
Merge onto MA 24
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 41A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 93; US 1
12 mi
·
15 min
·
I 93; US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto MA 3
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
MA 3
Exit 18
Toward Storrow Drive
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward MA 28 North: Leverett Circle, North Station
15
Keep slight left at fork
213 ft
·
9 sec
Toward MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on MA 28
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Charles River Dam Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on MA 28
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Monsignor O'Brien Highway
Toward MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway, Somerville
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Cambridge Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Turn right onto Line Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Line Street
20
Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
460 ft
·
19 sec
·
Leonard Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Leonard Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Buzzards Bay, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 59.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MA 28 / Cranberry Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 28 / Cranberry Highway toward MA 28 North, MA 25 West: Boston, Providence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 28 North, MA 25 West: Boston, Provide...
6
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Maple Springs Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Maple Springs Road toward MA 25 West: Providence, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 25 West: Providence, Boston
9
44.1 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 41A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
6
59 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 28 North: Leverett Circle, North Station
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 28 North: Leverett Circle, North Stat...
8
59.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.83 one way
$19.65 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.72 | $21.43 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.56 | $27.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.37 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.60 | $3.93 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Late night in Cambridge on Sunday
Local time
3:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Canton, MA
31 mi in
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
1h 25m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. With 0% of the route on highways, you will be navigating local passages rather than settling into a cruise-controlled interstate grind. The path transitions through several smaller roads, including MA 25 West, requiring your full attention as you navigate turns and local traffic flow. Because the route is entirely local, there is no single long, uninterrupted stretch, making the driving experience dynamic and varied. You will find this trip feels more like a regional transit than a highway commute.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near MA 28 / Cranberry Highway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.4 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (MA 28 / Cranberry Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles (Maple Springs Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Buzzards Bay, MA and Cambridge, MA, road signs point toward Providence and Boston.
Providence
3.4 mi in
|
~7m
|
via MA 28
Boston
3.5 mi in
|
~7m
|
via Maple Springs Road
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 61.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.7 miles on I 495. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Cambridge, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (MA 28 / Cranberry Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles (Maple Springs Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cambridge, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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