Origin
Hudson, MA
Late night in Hudson on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hudson, 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
51m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hudson, MA
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Cambridge, MA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Hudson to Cambridge covers 37.6 miles of local roads, making this a straightforward journey within the Northeast region of Massachusetts. You can comfortably complete the drive in about 46 minutes, allowing this to function perfectly as a quick day trip without the need for an overnight stay. With a total fuel budget estimated at $6, it is an economical route for those looking to reach the city without complicated logistics. Since there are zero scheduled stops, you have the flexibility to head straight to your destination. This path is ideal for travelers who prefer local roads over the intensity of major interstates.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 19.1 mi | 23m |
| Bolton Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Framingham Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Maple Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Broad Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Worcester Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Turnpike Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 19.1 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson, MA and Cambridge, MA.
1
Start on this road
228 ft
·
22 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto MA 62
528 ft
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
4
Continue on Broad Street
101 ft
·
3 sec
·
Broad Street
5
Enter roundabout onto MA 85
213 ft
·
3 sec
·
Washington Street
6
Continue on MA 85
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Washington Street
7
Continue on MA 85
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Washington Street
8
Continue on MA 85
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Bolton Street
9
Continue on MA 85
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Bolton Street
10
Continue on MA 85
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Maple Street
11
Continue on MA 85
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Marlboro Road
12
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 85
152 ft
·
5 sec
·
Marlboro Road
13
Continue on Framingham Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Framingham Road
14
Continue on MA 30
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Boston Road
15
Turn sharp right onto Central Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Street
16
Turn left onto MA 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Turnpike Road
17
Continue on MA 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Worcester Road
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East
Use the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto I 90
19 mi
·
23 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 131
Toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
Use the slight left lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
180 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cambridge Street
24
Continue on River Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
Continue on Prospect Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Street
26
Turn left onto Hampshire Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hampshire Street
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on Cambridge Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Cambridge Street
Use the straight lane.
28
Turn right onto Line Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Line Street
29
Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
460 ft
·
19 sec
·
Leonard Avenue
30
Arrive at destination
Leonard Avenue
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Hudson, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 62 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 62 / Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MA 85 / Washington Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 85 / Washington Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
9.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpik...
8
29.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 131
Toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
8
29.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.07 one way
$10.15 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.53 | $11.07 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.20
Massachusetts Turnpike
(19.1 mi)
$1.15
Turnpike Road
(0.6 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 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 | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Cambridge, MA
Late night in Cambridge on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m 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. Because the route relies entirely on Main Street, Broad Street, and Washington Street, you will encounter zero highway miles during the journey. The lack of a highway share means the pace is determined by local traffic flow rather than high-speed cruising. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches, you should stay alert for frequent turns and intersection changes. This profile is distinct from standard interstate travel, offering a more hands-on driving experience as you transition between towns.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.1 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Bolton Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MA 62 / Main 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 14 decision points packed into just 31.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MA 62 / Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1 miles (MA 85 / Washington Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.8 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 Hudson, MA and Cambridge, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East, Allston-Brighton, Fenway Park and Somerville.
Springfield
9.4 mi in
|
~18m
Boston
9.4 mi in
|
~18m
Massachusetts Turnpike East
9.8 mi in
|
~18m
Allston-Brighton
29.2 mi in
|
~42m
Fenway Park
29.2 mi in
|
~42m
Somerville
29.7 mi in
|
~44m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 31.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.1 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.20 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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: near the start (MA 62 / Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1 miles (MA 85 / Washington Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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