Origin
Cambridge, MA
Late night in Cambridge on Sunday
Local time
3:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge, MA to Avon, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
20.8 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cambridge, MA
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Avon, MA
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Trip Overview
Cambridge, MA to Avon, MA is 20.8 miles and takes about 38 minutes via Southeast Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive that stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a practical choice for a quick trip, offering a mixed driving experience that shouldn't feel too taxing. Consider this route for a brief journey where efficiency is key, allowing you to reach your destination without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Expressway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Granite Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| North Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Cambridge Street | 1.6 mi | 5m |
| Willard Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Pond Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast Expressway
— 6.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge, MA and Avon, MA.
1
Start on Leonard Avenue
267 ft
·
16 sec
·
Leonard Avenue
2
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cambridge Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on Cambridge Street
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Cambridge Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Merge onto MA 28
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Monsignor O'Brien Highway
5
Continue on MA 28
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Charles River Dam Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit onto MA 3
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 3
Toward I 93 South: Quincy, Logan Airport
7
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 8
Toward Furnace, Brook Parkway, Quincy
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto Willard Street
476 ft
·
10 sec
·
Willard Street
11
Enter roundabout onto Willard Street
101 ft
·
2 sec
·
Willard Street
12
Continue on Willard Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Willard Street
13
Keep slight left at fork onto Willard Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Willard Street
14
Continue on Granite Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Granite Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto Granite Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Granite Street
Use the slight left / slight right / sharp right lanes.
16
Continue on Pond Street
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Pond Street
17
Continue on North Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Street
18
Continue on MA 28
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
19
Turn left
102 ft
·
7 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cambridge Street
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MA 3
Take the exit onto MA 3 toward I 93 South: Quincy, Logan Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 South: Quincy, Logan Airport
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 93; US 1; MA 3 / John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3 / John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
12 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Furnace, Brook Parkway, Quincy
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.
Exit 8
Toward Furnace, Brook Parkway, Quincy
6
14.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Granite Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Granite Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right / sharp right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.66 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Avon, MA
Late night in Avon on Sunday
Local time
3:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
8 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
38m 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?
This drive features a 48% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster-paced travel and local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 6.8 miles on the Southeast Expressway, providing a period of consistent movement. You'll primarily be on the Southeast Expressway and John F. Fitzgerald Expressway before transitioning to South Main Street as you approach Avon. Expect a mixed drive profile, where the character of the road shifts from expressway cruising to more typical surface street conditions.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on Southeast Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 0.1 miles in near Cambridge Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 20.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cambridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (MA 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles (I 93; US 1; MA 3 / John F. Fitzgerald Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Cambridge, MA and Avon, MA, road signs point toward Logan Airport, Furnace and Quincy.
Logan Airport
2.1 mi in
|
~7m
|
via MA 3
Furnace
12 mi in
|
~21m
Quincy
12 mi in
|
~21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on Southeast Expressway. 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 Avon, 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 0.1 miles (Cambridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (MA 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles (I 93; US 1; MA 3 / John F. Fitzgerald Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Avon, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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