Origin
Westborough, MA
Late night in Westborough on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westborough, 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
47m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westborough, MA
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Cambridge, MA
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Trip Overview
This 30.2-mile drive from Westborough, MA, to Cambridge, MA, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 47 minutes. With 81% of the route on highways, it's a convenient option for a day trip, and you can expect a fuel cost of around $5. The main roads you'll encounter include the Massachusetts Turnpike and Turnpike Road, guiding you through the Northeast region of Massachusetts. This highway-focused journey is designed for efficiency, making it ideal for getting from point A to point B without much fuss. No overnight stays are recommended for this short distance.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 19.1 mi | 23m |
| Turnpike Road | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| East Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Worcester Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Prospect Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Line Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cambridge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 19.1 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westborough, MA and Cambridge, MA.
1
Start on this road
201 ft
·
20 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Grove Street
520 ft
·
24 sec
·
Grove Street
3
Turn right onto MA 135
216 ft
·
6 sec
·
Milk Street
4
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 135
265 ft
·
10 sec
·
Milk Street
5
Enter roundabout
172 ft
·
4 sec
6
Continue
86 ft
·
2 sec
7
Continue on MA 30
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
9
Merge onto MA 9
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Turnpike Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on MA 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Worcester Road
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 90
19 mi
·
23 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 131
Toward Allston-Brighton, Cambridge, Fenway Park
Use the slight left lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Cambridge, Somerville, Fenway Park
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Turn slight right onto Cambridge Street
180 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cambridge Street
17
Continue on River Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Continue on Prospect Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Street
19
Turn left onto Hampshire Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hampshire Street
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on Cambridge Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Cambridge Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto Line Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Line Street
22
Turn left onto Leonard Avenue
460 ft
·
19 sec
·
Leonard Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Leonard Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from Westborough, 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 28.2 — 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
|
Grove Street
Turn left onto Grove Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 135 / Milk Street
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 135 / Milk Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
8.3 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
27.7 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
28.2 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
$4.83 one way
$9.67 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.73 | $11.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.53
Massachusetts Turnpike
(19.1 mi)
$1.15
Turnpike Road
(5.4 mi)
$0.38
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$2
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 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 | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
4:46 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m 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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this 30.2-mile journey, with 81% of the drive utilizing high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.1 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. You'll primarily navigate on the Massachusetts Turnpike and Turnpike Road, which are designed for efficient travel. The character of this route is less about scenic detours and more about direct transit, making it a predictable and functional drive from start to finish.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 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?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Turnpike Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Grove Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 30.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Grove Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MA 135 / Milk Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.3 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 Westborough, MA and Cambridge, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East, Allston-Brighton, Fenway Park and Somerville.
Springfield
7.9 mi in
|
~13m
Boston
7.9 mi in
|
~13m
Massachusetts Turnpike East
8.3 mi in
|
~14m
Allston-Brighton
27.7 mi in
|
~38m
Fenway Park
27.7 mi in
|
~38m
Somerville
28.2 mi in
|
~40m
About the Cities
Starting in Westborough, MA
Full guide →Founded 1675
The Boroughs are a collection of three towns (Westborough, Northborough, and Southborough) in the Worcester County region of Central Massachusetts in the United States of America. The area is home to around 45,000 people.
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 47m. Total distance: 30.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). 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 $1.53 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 (Grove Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MA 135 / Milk Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park (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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