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Trip from Greenwich, NY to Cambridge, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

14m

Distance

8.7 mi

14 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 13m ★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in south-east London, England, UK

Greenwich, NY

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municipality with village of the same name in New York, United States

Cambridge, NY

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Trip Overview

This short 8.7-mile drive from Greenwich, NY, to Cambridge, NY, is easily manageable in just 14 minutes, making it perfect for a quick day trip. As both locations are within New York's Northeast region, you won't be crossing state lines. The route is primarily highway-focused, accounting for 76% of the journey, and with a minimal fuel cost of around $1, it's a budget-friendly option. You won't need an overnight stay for this brief excursion; it's more about connecting two nearby points efficiently. Consider this an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a simple way to experience a bit more of the local area.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NY 372 6.6 mi 10m
Cambridge Road 1.5 mi 2m
Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Eddy Street 0.2 mi <1m
Bridge Street 0.1 mi <1m
Salem Street <0.1 mi <1m
Broad Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: NY 372 — 6.6 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenwich, NY and Cambridge, NY.

1

Start on this road

25 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto NY 29

267 ft · 16 sec · Salem Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Main Street
4

Turn left onto NY 372

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Bridge Street
5

Continue on NY 372

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Eddy Street
6

Turn slight left onto NY 372

1.5 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road
7

Turn straight onto NY 372

6.6 mi · 10 min · NY 372
8

Turn left onto Broad Street

56 ft · 2 sec · Broad Street
9

Arrive at destination

Broad Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | NY 29 / Salem Street

Turn left onto NY 29 / Salem Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | NY 372 / Bridge Street

Turn left onto NY 372 / Bridge Street

Navigation decision point

3
8.7 mi into trip | ~14m in | Broad Street

Turn left onto Broad Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.43 one way

$2.86 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $1.55 $3.10
premium $4.92 $1.69 $3.37
diesel $5.61 $1.92 $3.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.6 0 $0.91 $0.42
Efficient EV 2.2 0 $0.76 $0.35
EV Truck/SUV 3.5 0 $1.22 $0.56

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Greenwich, NY

Late night in Greenwich on Sunday

Local time

3:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cambridge, NY

Late night in Cambridge on Sunday

Local time

3:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

14m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this 14-minute trip, with 76% of the drive on higher-speed roads. The main arteries guiding you are NY 372, which you'll follow for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 6.6 miles, and Cambridge Road. As you approach Cambridge, you'll transition onto Main Street, marking the end of this predominantly swift journey. The profile suggests a drive that keeps moving, prioritizing efficiency over winding backroads. You'll likely experience consistent speeds for the majority of the 8.7 miles.

76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on NY 372.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 372 and Cambridge Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 29 / Salem Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 29 / Salem Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NY 372 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Arriving in Cambridge, NY

Full guide →

Cambridge is in Washington County in the rural northeast of the Capital District of New York.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on NY 372. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: near the start (NY 29 / Salem Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NY 372 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Saratoga National Historical Park. 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, NY 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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