Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
44.4 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Lakeville, MA
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Cambridge, MA to Lakeville, MA is 44.4 miles and takes about 1h 4m via Amvets Highway and I 495, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The drive offers a mixed experience, not a pure interstate slog, but also not a leisurely country road. It's a straightforward journey for a day trip or a quick hop between locations, designed for efficiency rather than extensive sightseeing. Consider this an easy drive for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Highway | 17.7 mi | 20m |
| Southeast Expressway | 8 mi | 10m |
| I 495 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Bedford Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| I 93 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Cambridge Street | 1.6 mi | 5m |
| MA 3 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge, MA and Lakeville, MA.
Start on Leonard Avenue
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
Continue on Cambridge Street
Merge onto MA 28
Continue on MA 28
Take the exit onto MA 3
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1
Take the exit
Continue on MA 24
Take the exit
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto MA 18
Turn right onto Precinct Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Cambridge, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 40.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93; US 1 toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 495 South: Cape Cod
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MA 18: Lakeville, New Bedford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$7.11 one way
$14.21 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Cambridge on Sunday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Areas Of Fog then Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Lakeville on Sunday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This journey is a mixed drive, with 43% of the route being highway. You'll encounter stretches on the Amvets Highway, including a notable segment of 17.7 miles without major interruptions. The drive incorporates sections of the Southeast Expressway and Interstate 495, suggesting a progression from potentially more urban or suburban arterials to faster highway speeds. Expect a varied road experience, transitioning between different types of paved surfaces and traffic patterns as you move through Massachusetts.
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.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (Cambridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles (I 93; US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cambridge, MA to Lakeville, MA, road signs begin pointing toward New Bedford along the way.
New Bedford
Middleborough is a largely rural town of 24,000 (2020) in Massachusetts. The name is sometimes seen as "Middleboro". Lakeville is a rural town with a population of 12,000 (2020). Lakeville is named after its numerous bodies of water, boasting over 4,000 acres of lakes spread across almost 30 square miles.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 44.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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