Origin
Scituate, MA
Late night in Scituate on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scituate, MA to Cambridge, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
33.3 mi
54 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 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scituate, MA
David Kanigan
Cambridge, MA
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Trip Overview
This 33.3-mile drive from Scituate, MA, to Cambridge, MA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 55 minutes. You'll primarily navigate using Pilgrims Highway and MA 3 before transitioning to Main Street. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, this route offers a straightforward journey without requiring an overnight stay. The mixed drive profile suggests a blend of road types, making it an efficient option for getting between these two Northeast locations. Given the short duration, you'll have plenty of time to enjoy your destination upon arrival.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| MA 3 | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Main Street | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Cambridge Street | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Stockbridge Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Cornet Stetson Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| First Parish Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pilgrims Highway
— 10.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scituate, MA and Cambridge, MA.
1
Start on Allen Place
264 ft
·
14 sec
·
Allen Place
2
Turn right onto Front Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Front Street
3
Keep slight right at fork onto First Parish Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
First Parish Road
4
Turn left onto Stockbridge Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Stockbridge Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto Stockbridge Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Stockbridge Road
6
Turn left onto Country Way
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Country Way
7
Enter roundabout onto Cornet Stetson Road
146 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cornet Stetson Road
8
Continue on Cornet Stetson Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cornet Stetson Road
9
Continue on MA 123
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on MA 123
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Webster Street
11
Turn left onto MA 53
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Washington Street
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward MA 3 North: Braintree, Boston
Use the left lane.
13
Merge onto MA 3
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on MA 3
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
MA 3
Exit 43B
Toward I 93 North: Boston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit onto MA 3
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
MA 3
Exit 18
Toward Storrow Drive
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward MA 28 North: Leverett Circle, North Station
18
Keep slight left at fork
213 ft
·
9 sec
Toward MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on MA 28
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Charles River Dam Road
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on MA 28
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Monsignor O'Brien Highway
Toward MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway, Somerville
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Cambridge Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Turn right onto Line Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Line Street
23
Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
460 ft
·
19 sec
·
Leonard Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
Leonard Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from Scituate, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 31.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Front Street
Turn right onto Front Street
Navigation decision point
7
8.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward MA 3 North: Braintree, Boston
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward MA 3 North: Braintree, Boston
6
30.9 mi into trip
|
~47m in
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
Toward MA 28 North: Leverett Circle, North Stat...
8
31 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward MA 28 North: O'Brien Highway
6
31.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Cambridge Street
Turn left onto Cambridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.33 one way
$10.66 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.32 | $12.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Cambridge, MA
Late night in Cambridge on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
55m 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?
The journey from Scituate to Cambridge presents a mixed drive experience, with about 34% of the route featuring highway conditions. You'll encounter a 10.7-mile stretch on Pilgrims Highway, offering a more open road feel before the landscape potentially shifts. As you progress, expect a transition from faster-paced sections to more local road driving as you approach Cambridge. This variety means you'll experience different driving environments throughout the 55-minute trip, so be prepared for potential changes in traffic and speed limits.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on Pilgrims Highway.
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 Front 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 17 decision points packed into just 33.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Scituate, MA and Cambridge, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Station and Somerville.
Boston
8.5 mi in
|
~16m
Station
30.9 mi in
|
~47m
Somerville
31.4 mi in
|
~48m
|
via MA 28
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 33.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on Pilgrims Highway. 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 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: at 0.1 miles (Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (6 total within detour distance). 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, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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