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Cambridge to Boston

35 min
Duration
9.2 km
Distance
110 m
Ascent
82 m
Descent
16 km/h
Avg. speed
44 m
Max. altitude

Hop on your bike for a pleasant spin from Cambridge to Boston! You’ll cover just over 9 km, mostly on paved and asphalt surfaces, making for a smooth ride. The route takes advantage of cycleways for the bulk of your journey (about 80%), so you can relax and enjoy the scenery as you pedal along.

Start out in Cambridge, famous for its vibrant student life and historic Harvard Square. From there, you’ll pass over the Charles River—get ready for those classic skyline views! There are a few climbs (just over 110 meters of ascent in total), but nothing too daunting. And with Boston as your destination, you’ll finish up among world-class museums, bustling markets, and waterfront parks.

Whether you're commuting, sightseeing, or grabbing a coffee downtown, this ride is a fun and easy way to connect two iconic New England cities.

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From Cambridge to Boston

Cycling route in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

4.8 km
Distance
97 m
Ascent
99 m
Descent
Walden Park to Avalon through Memorial Drive
City bike

Walden Park to Avalon through Memorial Drive

Cycling route in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

8.4 km
Distance
90 m
Ascent
87 m
Descent
To Work (Seaport)
Road bike
John Gazley

To Work (Seaport)

Cycling route in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

9.4 km
Distance
68 m
Ascent
71 m
Descent

Route to Boylston Street 399, Boston

Cycling route in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

3.7 km
Distance
20 m
Ascent
14 m
Descent
Soldiers Field Road 400, Boston to Saint Stephen Street 36, Boston
Road bike
Chris Beck

Soldiers Field Road 400, Boston to Saint Stephen Street 36, Boston

Cycling route in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

4.3 km
Distance
0 m
Ascent
5 m
Descent

110 Gore St, Cambridge to 99 Seaport Blvd, Boston

Cycling route in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

5.2 km
Distance
47 m
Ascent
46 m
Descent
bike tour from Boston to Cambridge
Road bike

bike tour from Boston to Cambridge

Cycling route in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

12 km
Distance
78 m
Ascent
70 m
Descent

21 Osborne St, Cambridge to 100 Cambridgeside Pl, Cambridge

Cycling route in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

2.9 km
Distance
4 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
482 Putnam Ave, Cambridge to East Cambridge, Cambridge
City bike

482 Putnam Ave, Cambridge to East Cambridge, Cambridge

Cycling route in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

5.4 km
Distance
18 m
Ascent
20 m
Descent

Chill Work

Cycling route in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

To work over Main St. Bridge
5.4 km
Distance
63 m
Ascent
59 m
Descent

350 Huron Ave, Cambridge to Arthur Fiedler Footbridge, Boston

Cycling route in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

7.5 km
Distance
33 m
Ascent
38 m
Descent

Eliot St, Cambridge to Autumn Ln, Boston

Cycling route in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

8.6 km
Distance
31 m
Ascent
38 m
Descent

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