Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
32.6 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Foxborough, MA
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Cambridge, MA
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This 32.6-mile drive from Foxborough to Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a manageable trip that can easily be completed in about 50 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate on the Yankee Division Highway, I-95, and the John F. Fitzgerald Expressway, with 37% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $5, making it an economical option. This route is entirely within the Northeast region, connecting two points within the same state, Massachusetts, and offers a mixed driving experience.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 14.7 mi | 19m |
| I 95 | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Mechanic Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Cambridge Street | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| MA 3 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Charles River Dam Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Line Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Foxborough, MA and Cambridge, MA.
Start on this road
Turn right
Turn right onto Mechanic Street
Continue on South Main Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Continue on I 93; US 1
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
Take the exit onto MA 3
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on MA 28
Continue on MA 28
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
Turn right onto Line Street
Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.3 miles from Foxborough, 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 2.8 and 30.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 93 North: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$5.22 one way
$10.43 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.69 | $11.38 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Foxborough on Sunday
Local time
12:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Cambridge on Sunday
Local time
12:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Clear
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.
Expect a mixed driving profile on this 32.6-mile route, with 37% of your travel time spent on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.7 miles on the Yankee Division Highway, offering a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. As you progress, the road will transition between faster highway sections and potentially more varied local road conditions, reflecting its 'Mixed drive' profile. This blend means you'll experience different driving dynamics throughout the roughly 50-minute journey.
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 2.8 miles in near I 95.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 32.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Foxborough, MA and Cambridge, MA, road signs point toward Station and Somerville.
Station
Somerville
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 32.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). 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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